Nagano長野県
Minowa 箕輪町
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Minowa, Nagano, Japan has a population of 23,876 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 23,433 by 2030 and 19,588 by 2050 (a decrease of about 21.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.0% in 2020 to 41.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
23,876
2030
(Projection)
23,433
▼ -6.2%
2040
(Projection)
21,553
▼ -13.8%
2050
(Projection)
19,588
▼ -21.6%
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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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Minowa 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 | 19,729 | ▼ -21.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 21,445 | ▼ -14.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 22,651 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 24,048 | ▼ -3.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 25,661 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 26,276 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 26,214 | ▲ +4.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 25,241 | ▲ +1.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 24,989 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 23,876 | ▼ -4.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 23,433 | ▼ -6.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 22,502 | ▼ -10.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 21,553 | ▼ -13.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 20,573 | ▼ -17.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 19,588 | ▼ -21.6% | Projection |
About Minowa
Overview
Minowa (箕輪町) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 23,876 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Minowa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minowa's population is expected to reach 23,433 by 2030 (-6.2%), 21,553 by 2040 (-13.8%), and 19,588 by 2050 (-21.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minowa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minowa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1310 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1102 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1010 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