Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kanagawa神奈川県

Fujisawa 藤沢市

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Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 437,155 (2020 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% to 35.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

437,155

2030

(Projection)

444,890

+1.8%

2040

(Projection)

441,925

+1.1%

2050

(Projection)

432,600

-1.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 24.8%2050 35.4%

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.)

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

Fujisawa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020437,155Census
2025443,102▲ +1.4%Projection
2030444,890▲ +1.8%Projection
2035444,491▲ +1.7%Projection
2040441,925▲ +1.1%Projection
2045437,749▲ +0.1%Projection
2050432,600▼ -1.0%Projection

About Fujisawa

Overview

Fujisawa (藤沢市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 437,155 as of 2020.

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 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1589 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #47 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fujisawa, Kanagawa?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Fujisawa has a population of 437,155.
Q.What is the population of Fujisawa in 2026?
A.Fujisawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 443,460. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (437,155) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (444,890).
Q.What is the projected population of Fujisawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fujisawa's population is expected to be 444,890 in 2030, 441,925 in 2040, and 432,600 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fujisawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fujisawa's population is projected to change by -1.0%. The 10-year change is +1.8% and the 20-year change is +1.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Fujisawa declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Fujisawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 24.8% to 35.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fujisawa?
A.Fujisawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.4% 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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