Saitama埼玉県
Chichibu 秩父市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
59,706
2030
(Projection)
51,023
▼ -14.5%
2040
(Projection)
43,154
▼ -27.7%
2050
(Projection)
35,846
▼ -40.0%
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.)
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About Chichibu
Overview
Chichibu (秩父市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 59,706 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chichibu's population is expected to reach 51,023 by 2030 (-14.5%), 43,154 by 2040 (-27.7%), and 35,846 by 2050 (-40.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Chichibu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.