Kanagawa神奈川県
Kanagawa 横浜市神奈川区
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Kanagawa, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 247,322 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 253,973 by 2030 and 249,762 by 2050 (an increase of about 1.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.8% to 30.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
247,322
2030
(Projection)
253,973
▲ +2.7%
2040
(Projection)
254,558
▲ +2.9%
2050
(Projection)
249,762
▲ +1.0%
Other municipalities in Kanagawa (神奈川県)
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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Kanagawa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 247,322 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 251,840 | ▲ +1.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 253,973 | ▲ +2.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 255,018 | ▲ +3.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 254,558 | ▲ +2.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 252,641 | ▲ +2.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 249,762 | ▲ +1.0% | Projection |
About Kanagawa
Overview
Kanagawa (横浜市神奈川区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 247,322 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kanagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kanagawa's population is expected to reach 253,973 by 2030 (+2.7%), 254,558 by 2040 (+2.9%), and 249,762 by 2050 (+1.0%). Kanagawa is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Kanagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 30.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kanagawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1824 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1822 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #128 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa