Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kanagawa神奈川県

Aikawa 愛川町

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Aikawa, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 39,084 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 36,914 by 2030 and 28,573 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.1% in 2020 to 44.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

39,084

2030

(Projection)

36,914

▼ -7.4%

2040

(Projection)

32,875

▼ -17.5%

2050

(Projection)

28,573

▼ -28.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 30.1%→2050 44.3%

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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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Aikawa Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198029,873▼ -25.1%Census
198535,312▼ -11.4%Census
199040,424▲ +1.4%Census
199543,088▲ +8.1%Census
200042,760▲ +7.3%Census
200542,045▲ +5.5%Census
201042,089▲ +5.6%Census
201540,343▲ +1.2%Census
202039,869—Census
202539,084▼ -2.0%Census
203036,914▼ -7.4%Projection
203534,991▼ -12.2%Projection
204032,875▼ -17.5%Projection
204530,708▼ -23.0%Projection
205028,573▼ -28.3%Projection

About Aikawa

Overview

Aikawa (愛川町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 39,084 as of 2025.

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 (-7.4%), 32,875 by 2040 (-17.5%), and 28,573 by 2050 (-28.3%). 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 #1109 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #930 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #788 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Aikawa, Kanagawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Aikawa has a population of 39,084.
Q.What is the population of Aikawa in 2026?
A.Aikawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 38,650. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (39,084) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (36,914).
Q.What is the projected population of Aikawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Aikawa's population is expected to be 36,914 in 2030, 32,875 in 2040, and 28,573 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Aikawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Aikawa's population is projected to change by -28.3%. The 10-year change is -7.4% and the 20-year change is -17.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Aikawa 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 Aikawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 30.1% to 44.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Aikawa?
A.Aikawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 30.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 44.3% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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