Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamanashi山梨県

Fujikawa 富士川町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

14,225

2030

(Projection)

12,290

-13.6%

2040

(Projection)

10,426

-26.7%

2050

(Projection)

8,617

-39.4%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 34.9%2050 50.3%

Other municipalities in Yamanashi (山梨県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Fujikawa

Overview

Fujikawa (富士川町) is a municipality in Yamanashi, Japan, with a population of 14,225 as of 2020.

Population Projection

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 Outlook

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fujikawa, Yamanashi?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Fujikawa has a population of 14,225.
Q.What is the projected population of Fujikawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fujikawa's population is expected to be 12,290 in 2030, 10,426 in 2040, and 8,617 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fujikawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fujikawa's population is projected to change by -39.4%. The 10-year change is -13.6% and the 20-year change is -26.7%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fujikawa?
A.Fujikawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 50.3% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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