Saitama埼玉県
Chichibu 秩父市
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Chichibu, Saitama, Japan has a population of 54,609 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 51,023 by 2030 and 35,846 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.2% in 2020 to 47.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
54,609
2030
(Projection)
51,023
▼ -14.5%
2040
(Projection)
43,154
▼ -27.7%
2050
(Projection)
35,846
▼ -39.9%
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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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Chichibu 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 | 76,875 | ▲ +28.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 76,275 | ▲ +27.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 75,845 | ▲ +27.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 75,618 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 73,875 | ▲ +23.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 70,563 | ▲ +18.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 66,955 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 63,555 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 59,674 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 54,609 | ▼ -8.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 51,023 | ▼ -14.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 47,029 | ▼ -21.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 43,154 | ▼ -27.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 39,419 | ▼ -33.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 35,846 | ▼ -39.9% | Projection |
About Chichibu
Overview
Chichibu (秩父市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 54,609 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Chichibu
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 (-39.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Chichibu
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's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #721 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #739 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #643 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama
Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure