Chiba千葉県
Kashiwa 柏市
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Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan has a population of 426,552 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 439,526 by 2030 and 435,479 by 2050 (an increase of about 2.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.5% to 32.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
426,552
2030
(Projection)
439,526
▲ +3.0%
2040
(Projection)
440,804
▲ +3.3%
2050
(Projection)
435,479
▲ +2.1%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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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Kashiwa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 426,552 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 435,045 | ▲ +2.0% | Projection |
| 2030 | 439,526 | ▲ +3.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 441,320 | ▲ +3.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 440,804 | ▲ +3.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 438,567 | ▲ +2.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 435,479 | ▲ +2.1% | Projection |
About Kashiwa
Overview
Kashiwa (柏市) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 426,552 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kashiwa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kashiwa's population is expected to reach 439,526 by 2030 (+3.0%), 440,804 by 2040 (+3.3%), and 435,479 by 2050 (+2.1%). Kashiwa is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Kashiwa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kashiwa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1838 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1737 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #49 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba