Kanagawa神奈川県
Nakahara 川崎市中原区
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Nakahara, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 269,570 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 274,606 by 2030 and 288,992 by 2050 (an increase of about 9.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 15.3% in 2020 to 24.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
269,570
2030
(Projection)
274,606
▲ +4.1%
2040
(Projection)
287,246
▲ +8.9%
2050
(Projection)
288,992
▲ +9.6%
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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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Nakahara 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 | 185,283 | ▼ -29.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 183,455 | ▼ -30.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 187,707 | ▼ -28.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 190,385 | ▼ -27.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 198,300 | ▼ -24.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 210,543 | ▼ -20.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 233,925 | ▼ -11.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 247,529 | ▼ -6.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 263,683 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 269,570 | ▲ +2.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 274,606 | ▲ +4.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 282,211 | ▲ +7.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 287,246 | ▲ +8.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 289,266 | ▲ +9.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 288,992 | ▲ +9.6% | Projection |
About Nakahara
Overview
Nakahara (川崎市中原区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 269,570 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nakahara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakahara's population is expected to reach 274,606 by 2030 (+4.1%), 287,246 by 2040 (+8.9%), and 288,992 by 2050 (+9.6%). Nakahara is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Nakahara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 15.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 24.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Nakahara's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1887 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1893 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #105 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