Kanagawa神奈川県
Kawasaki 川崎市
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Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 1,539,081 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,567,243 by 2030 and 1,605,531 by 2050 (an increase of about 4.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 20.3% to 29.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
1,539,081
2030
(Projection)
1,567,243
▲ +1.8%
2040
(Projection)
1,607,068
▲ +4.4%
2050
(Projection)
1,605,531
▲ +4.3%
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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Kawasaki Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,539,081 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,535,017 | ▼ -0.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 1,567,243 | ▲ +1.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,592,690 | ▲ +3.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,607,068 | ▲ +4.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,610,179 | ▲ +4.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,605,531 | ▲ +4.3% | Projection |
About Kawasaki
Overview
Kawasaki (川崎市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 1,539,081 as of 2020.
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 (+1.8%), 1,607,068 by 2040 (+4.4%), and 1,605,531 by 2050 (+4.3%). 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 #1864 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1849 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #7 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa