Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Kawagoe 川越市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

354,680

2030

(Projection)

352,898

-0.5%

2040

(Projection)

343,119

-3.3%

2050

(Projection)

331,749

-6.5%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28%2050 35.9%

Other municipalities in Saitama (埼玉県)

Data Sources

  • Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)https://www.e-stat.go.jp/
  • National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kawagoe

Overview

Kawagoe (川越市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 354,680 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawagoe's population is expected to reach 352,898 by 2030 (-0.5%), 343,119 by 2040 (-3.3%), and 331,749 by 2050 (-6.5%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kawagoe's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kawagoe, Saitama?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kawagoe has a population of 354,680.
Q.What is the projected population of Kawagoe in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kawagoe's population is expected to be 352,898 in 2030, 343,119 in 2040, and 331,749 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kawagoe?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kawagoe's population is projected to change by -6.5%. The 10-year change is -0.5% and the 20-year change is -3.3%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kawagoe?
A.Kawagoe's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.9% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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