Nagano長野県
Nakagawa 中川村
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Nakagawa, Nagano, Japan has a population of 4,351 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,135 by 2030 and 3,188 by 2050 (a decrease of about 31.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.1% in 2020 to 42.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,351
2030
(Projection)
4,135
▼ -11.1%
2040
(Projection)
3,646
▼ -21.6%
2050
(Projection)
3,188
▼ -31.5%
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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.)
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Nakagawa 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 | 5,524 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 5,578 | ▲ +19.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 5,518 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,514 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,475 | ▲ +17.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,263 | ▲ +13.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,074 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 4,850 | ▲ +4.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,651 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,351 | ▼ -6.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,135 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,890 | ▼ -16.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,646 | ▼ -21.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,408 | ▼ -26.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,188 | ▼ -31.5% | Projection |
About Nakagawa
Overview
Nakagawa (中川村) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 4,351 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nakagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakagawa's population is expected to reach 4,135 by 2030 (-11.1%), 3,646 by 2040 (-21.6%), and 3,188 by 2050 (-31.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nakagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nakagawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1010 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1037 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1631 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