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Kanagawa神奈川県

Nishi 横浜市西区

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Nishi, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 108,145 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 111,884 by 2030 and 114,296 by 2050 (an increase of about 8.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 19.4% in 2020 to 28.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

108,145

2030

(Projection)

111,884

▲ +6.6%

2040

(Projection)

114,903

▲ +9.5%

2050

(Projection)

114,296

▲ +8.9%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 19.4%→2050 28.1%

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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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Nishi 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
198080,539▼ -23.2%Census
198578,858▼ -24.9%Census
199076,978▼ -26.6%Census
199575,758▼ -27.8%Census
200078,320▼ -25.4%Census
200584,944▼ -19.1%Census
201094,867▼ -9.6%Census
201598,532▼ -6.1%Census
2020104,935—Census
2025108,145▲ +3.1%Census
2030111,884▲ +6.6%Projection
2035113,854▲ +8.5%Projection
2040114,903▲ +9.5%Projection
2045114,997▲ +9.6%Projection
2050114,296▲ +8.9%Projection

About Nishi

Overview

Nishi (横浜市西区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 108,145 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Nishi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishi's population is expected to reach 111,884 by 2030 (+6.6%), 114,903 by 2040 (+9.5%), and 114,296 by 2050 (+8.9%). Nishi is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Nishi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 19.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 28.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1878 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1865 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #393 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa

Earnings in Kanagawa (神奈川県): Average salary in Kanagawa (神奈川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nishi, Kanagawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Nishi has a population of 108,145.
Q.What is the population of Nishi in 2026?
A.Nishi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 108,893. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (108,145) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (111,884).
Q.What is the projected population of Nishi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nishi's population is expected to be 111,884 in 2030, 114,903 in 2040, and 114,296 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nishi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nishi's population is projected to change by +8.9%. The 10-year change is +6.6% and the 20-year change is +9.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Nishi growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Nishi is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nishi?
A.Nishi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 19.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 28.1% 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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