Niigata新潟県
Itoigawa 糸魚川市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
40,778
2030
(Projection)
33,577
▼ -17.7%
2040
(Projection)
27,605
▼ -32.3%
2050
(Projection)
22,382
▼ -45.1%
Other municipalities in Niigata (新潟県)
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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About Itoigawa
Overview
Itoigawa (糸魚川市) is a municipality in Niigata, Japan, with a population of 40,778 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Itoigawa's population is expected to reach 33,577 by 2030 (-17.7%), 27,605 by 2040 (-32.3%), and 22,382 by 2050 (-45.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Itoigawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.