Tokyo東京都
Arakawa 荒川区
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
217,713
2030
(Projection)
222,413
▲ +2.2%
2040
(Projection)
229,145
▲ +5.3%
2050
(Projection)
231,170
▲ +6.2%
Other municipalities in Tokyo (東京都)
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 Arakawa
Overview
Arakawa (荒川区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 217,713 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (+2.2%), 229,145 by 2040 (+5.3%), and 231,170 by 2050 (+6.2%). Arakawa is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Outlook
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 #1879 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1872 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #159 out of 1916 nationwide.
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