Kanagawa神奈川県
Aikawa 愛川町
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Aikawa, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 39,894 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 36,914 by 2030 and 28,573 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.1% to 44.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
39,894
2030
(Projection)
36,914
▼ -7.5%
2040
(Projection)
32,875
▼ -17.6%
2050
(Projection)
28,573
▼ -28.4%
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.)
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Aikawa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 39,894 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 38,558 | ▼ -3.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 36,914 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 34,991 | ▼ -12.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,875 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 30,708 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,573 | ▼ -28.4% | Projection |
About Aikawa
Overview
Aikawa (愛川町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 39,894 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Aikawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Aikawa's population is expected to reach 36,914 by 2030 (-7.5%), 32,875 by 2040 (-17.6%), and 28,573 by 2050 (-28.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Aikawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Aikawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1107 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #930 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #805 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa