Gunma群馬県
Meiwa 明和町
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Meiwa, Gunma, Japan has a population of 10,291 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,939 by 2030 and 8,238 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.5% in 2020 to 38.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,291
2030
(Projection)
9,939
▼ -8.7%
2040
(Projection)
9,129
▼ -16.1%
2050
(Projection)
8,238
▼ -24.3%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Meiwa Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 9,815 | ▼ -9.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 10,156 | ▼ -6.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 10,390 | ▼ -4.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,255 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,474 | ▲ +5.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 11,326 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,209 | ▲ +3.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 11,044 | ▲ +1.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,882 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,291 | ▼ -5.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,939 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,555 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,129 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,680 | ▼ -20.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,238 | ▼ -24.3% | Projection |
About Meiwa
Overview
Meiwa (明和町) is a municipality in Gunma, Japan, with a population of 10,291 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Meiwa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Meiwa's population is expected to reach 9,939 by 2030 (-8.7%), 9,129 by 2040 (-16.1%), and 8,238 by 2050 (-24.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Meiwa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Meiwa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1229 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1345 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1340 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gunma
Earnings in Gunma (群馬県): Average salary in Gunma (群馬県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure