Nagano長野県
Nagawa 長和町
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Nagawa, Nagano, Japan has a population of 5,148 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,588 by 2030 and 2,821 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.5% in 2020 to 55.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,148
2030
(Projection)
4,588
▼ -18.1%
2040
(Projection)
3,670
▼ -34.5%
2050
(Projection)
2,821
▼ -49.6%
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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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Nagawa 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 | 8,185 | ▲ +46.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,052 | ▲ +43.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,984 | ▲ +42.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,886 | ▲ +40.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,807 | ▲ +39.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 7,304 | ▲ +30.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,780 | ▲ +21.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,166 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,600 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,148 | ▼ -8.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,588 | ▼ -18.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,130 | ▼ -26.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,670 | ▼ -34.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,230 | ▼ -42.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,821 | ▼ -49.6% | Projection |
About Nagawa
Overview
Nagawa (長和町) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 5,148 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nagawa's population is expected to reach 4,588 by 2030 (-18.1%), 3,670 by 2040 (-34.5%), and 2,821 by 2050 (-49.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Nagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #359 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #256 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1591 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nagano
Earnings in Nagano (長野県): Average salary in Nagano (長野県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure