Kanagawa神奈川県
Fujisawa 藤沢市
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Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 443,726 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 444,890 by 2030 and 432,600 by 2050 (a decrease of about 1.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.8% in 2020 to 35.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
443,726
2030
(Projection)
444,890
▲ +1.8%
2040
(Projection)
441,925
▲ +1.1%
2050
(Projection)
432,600
▼ -1.0%
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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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Fujisawa 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 | 300,248 | ▼ -31.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 328,387 | ▼ -24.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 350,330 | ▼ -19.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 368,651 | ▼ -15.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 379,185 | ▼ -13.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 396,014 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 409,657 | ▼ -6.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 423,894 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 436,905 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 443,726 | ▲ +1.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 444,890 | ▲ +1.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 444,491 | ▲ +1.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 441,925 | ▲ +1.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 437,749 | ▲ +0.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 432,600 | ▼ -1.0% | Projection |
About Fujisawa
Overview
Fujisawa (藤沢市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 443,726 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Fujisawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fujisawa's population is expected to reach 444,890 by 2030 (+1.8%), 441,925 by 2040 (+1.1%), and 432,600 by 2050 (-1.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Fujisawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Fujisawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1786 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1589 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #46 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