Kanagawa神奈川県
Kawasaki 川崎市
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Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 1,559,571 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,567,243 by 2030 and 1,605,531 by 2050 (an increase of about 4.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 20.3% in 2020 to 29.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,559,571
2030
(Projection)
1,567,243
▲ +1.9%
2040
(Projection)
1,607,068
▲ +4.5%
2050
(Projection)
1,605,531
▲ +4.4%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kawasaki Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,040,802 | ▼ -32.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 1,088,624 | ▼ -29.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 1,173,603 | ▼ -23.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 1,202,820 | ▼ -21.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,249,905 | ▼ -18.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,327,011 | ▼ -13.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,425,512 | ▼ -7.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,475,213 | ▼ -4.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,538,262 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,559,571 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,567,243 | ▲ +1.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,592,690 | ▲ +3.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,607,068 | ▲ +4.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,610,179 | ▲ +4.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,605,531 | ▲ +4.4% | Projection |
About Kawasaki
Overview
Kawasaki (川崎市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 1,559,571 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawasaki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawasaki's population is expected to reach 1,567,243 by 2030 (+1.9%), 1,607,068 by 2040 (+4.5%), and 1,605,531 by 2050 (+4.4%). Kawasaki is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Kawasaki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 20.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 29.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kawasaki's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1852 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1849 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #7 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