Ishikawa石川県
Kaga 加賀市
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Kaga, Ishikawa, Japan has a population of 58,660 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 53,718 by 2030 and 36,571 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.0% in 2020 to 48.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
58,660
2030
(Projection)
53,718
▼ -15.0%
2040
(Projection)
44,809
▼ -29.1%
2050
(Projection)
36,571
▼ -42.2%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kaga 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 | 77,335 | ▲ +22.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 80,877 | ▲ +27.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 80,714 | ▲ +27.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 80,333 | ▲ +27.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 78,563 | ▲ +24.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 74,982 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 71,887 | ▲ +13.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 67,186 | ▲ +6.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 63,220 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 58,660 | ▼ -7.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 53,718 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 49,257 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 44,809 | ▼ -29.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 40,516 | ▼ -35.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 36,571 | ▼ -42.2% | Projection |
About Kaga
Overview
Kaga (加賀市) is a municipality in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of 58,660 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kaga
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kaga's population is expected to reach 53,718 by 2030 (-15.0%), 44,809 by 2040 (-29.1%), and 36,571 by 2050 (-42.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kaga
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kaga is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #646 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #645 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #610 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ishikawa
Earnings in Ishikawa (石川県): Average salary in Ishikawa (石川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure