Yamanashi山梨県
Fujikawa 富士川町
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Fujikawa, Yamanashi, Japan has a population of 13,181 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,290 by 2030 and 8,617 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.9% in 2020 to 50.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
13,181
2030
(Projection)
12,290
▼ -13.6%
2040
(Projection)
10,426
▼ -26.7%
2050
(Projection)
8,617
▼ -39.4%
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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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Fujikawa 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 | 18,815 | ▲ +32.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,656 | ▲ +31.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,170 | ▲ +27.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,629 | ▲ +24.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 17,544 | ▲ +23.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 17,405 | ▲ +22.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 16,307 | ▲ +14.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 15,294 | ▲ +7.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 14,219 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 13,181 | ▼ -7.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 12,290 | ▼ -13.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,361 | ▼ -20.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,426 | ▼ -26.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,511 | ▼ -33.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,617 | ▼ -39.4% | Projection |
About Fujikawa
Overview
Fujikawa (富士川町) is a municipality in Yamanashi, Japan, with a population of 13,181 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Fujikawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fujikawa's population is expected to reach 12,290 by 2030 (-13.6%), 10,426 by 2040 (-26.7%), and 8,617 by 2050 (-39.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Fujikawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Fujikawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #741 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #541 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1241 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamanashi
Earnings in Yamanashi (山梨県): Average salary in Yamanashi (山梨県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure