Tokyo東京都
Arakawa 荒川区
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Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 226,291 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 222,413 by 2030 and 231,170 by 2050 (an increase of about 6.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.2% in 2020 to 27.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
226,291
2030Projection
222,413
▲ +2.3%
2040Projection
229,145
▲ +5.4%
2050Projection
231,170
▲ +6.3%
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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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Arakawa 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 | 198,126 | ▼ -8.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 190,061 | ▼ -12.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 184,809 | ▼ -15.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 176,886 | ▼ -18.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 180,468 | ▼ -17.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 191,207 | ▼ -12.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 203,296 | ▼ -6.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 212,264 | ▼ -2.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 217,475 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 226,291 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 222,413 | ▲ +2.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 226,357 | ▲ +4.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 229,145 | ▲ +5.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 230,666 | ▲ +6.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 231,170 | ▲ +6.3% | Projection |
About Arakawa
Overview
Arakawa (荒川区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 226,291 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Arakawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Arakawa's population is expected to reach 222,413 by 2030 (+2.3%), 229,145 by 2040 (+5.4%), and 231,170 by 2050 (+6.3%). Arakawa is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Arakawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 27.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Arakawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1866 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1872 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #150 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo
Earnings in Tokyo (東京都): Average salary in Tokyo (東京都) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure