Nagano長野県
Matsukawa 松川町
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Matsukawa, Nagano, Japan has a population of 11,829 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,302 by 2030 and 8,722 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.5% in 2020 to 45.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
11,829
2030
(Projection)
11,302
▼ -9.8%
2040
(Projection)
10,019
▼ -20.0%
2050
(Projection)
8,722
▼ -30.4%
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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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Matsukawa 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 | 13,108 | ▲ +4.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,511 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,422 | ▲ +7.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,617 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 14,070 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 14,117 | ▲ +12.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 13,676 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 13,167 | ▲ +5.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 12,530 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 11,829 | ▼ -5.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,302 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,664 | ▼ -14.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,019 | ▼ -20.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,379 | ▼ -25.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,722 | ▼ -30.4% | Projection |
About Matsukawa
Overview
Matsukawa (松川町) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 11,829 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Matsukawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Matsukawa's population is expected to reach 11,302 by 2030 (-9.8%), 10,019 by 2040 (-20.0%), and 8,722 by 2050 (-30.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Matsukawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Matsukawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1043 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #887 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1292 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