Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kanagawa神奈川県

Kanazawa 横浜市金沢区

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

199,033

2030

(Projection)

184,829

-7.1%

2040

(Projection)

168,216

-15.5%

2050

(Projection)

151,903

-23.7%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 30.3%2050 39.8%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kanazawa

Overview

Kanazawa (横浜市金沢区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 199,033 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kanazawa's population is expected to reach 184,829 by 2030 (-7.1%), 168,216 by 2040 (-15.5%), and 151,903 by 2050 (-23.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kanazawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kanazawa, Kanagawa?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kanazawa has a population of 199,033.
Q.What is the projected population of Kanazawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kanazawa's population is expected to be 184,829 in 2030, 168,216 in 2040, and 151,903 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kanazawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kanazawa's population is projected to change by -23.7%. The 10-year change is -7.1% and the 20-year change is -15.5%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kanazawa?
A.Kanazawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 39.8% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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