Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokyo東京都

Edogawa 江戸川区

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Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 704,696 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 693,046 by 2030 and 679,003 by 2050 (a decrease of about 2.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.3% in 2020 to 28.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

704,696

2030Projection

693,046

▼ -0.7%

2040Projection

690,100

▼ -1.1%

2050Projection

679,003

▼ -2.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.3%→2050 28.9%

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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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Edogawa Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1980495,231▼ -29.0%Census
1985514,812▼ -26.2%Census
1990565,939▼ -18.9%Census
1995589,414▼ -15.5%Census
2000619,953▼ -11.2%Census
2005653,944▼ -6.3%Census
2010678,967▼ -2.7%Census
2015681,298▼ -2.4%Census
2020697,932—Census
2025704,696▲ +1.0%Census
2030693,046▼ -0.7%Projection
2035692,266▼ -0.8%Projection
2040690,100▼ -1.1%Projection
2045685,828▼ -1.7%Projection
2050679,003▼ -2.7%Projection

About Edogawa

Overview

Edogawa (江戸川区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 704,696 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Edogawa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Edogawa's population is expected to reach 693,046 by 2030 (-0.7%), 690,100 by 2040 (-1.1%), and 679,003 by 2050 (-2.7%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Edogawa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 28.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Edogawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1756 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1852 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #24 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Edogawa, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Edogawa has a population of 704,696.
Q.What is the population of Edogawa in 2026?
A.Edogawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 702,366. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (704,696) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (693,046).
Q.What is the projected population of Edogawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Edogawa's population is expected to be 693,046 in 2030, 690,100 in 2040, and 679,003 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Edogawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Edogawa's population is projected to change by -2.7%. The 10-year change is -0.7% and the 20-year change is -1.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Edogawa declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Edogawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 21.3% to 28.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Edogawa?
A.Edogawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 28.9% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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