Gifu岐阜県
Kawabe 川辺町
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Kawabe, Gifu, Japan has a population of 9,223 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,985 by 2030 and 7,100 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.0% in 2020 to 41.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
9,223
2030
(Projection)
8,985
▼ -8.9%
2040
(Projection)
8,045
▼ -18.4%
2050
(Projection)
7,100
▼ -28.0%
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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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Kawabe 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 | 10,255 | ▲ +4.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 10,371 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 10,650 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 10,950 | ▲ +11.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,013 | ▲ +11.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 10,838 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,593 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,197 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 9,860 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,223 | ▼ -6.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,985 | ▼ -8.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,518 | ▼ -13.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,045 | ▼ -18.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,572 | ▼ -23.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,100 | ▼ -28.0% | Projection |
About Kawabe
Overview
Kawabe (川辺町) is a municipality in Gifu, Japan, with a population of 9,223 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawabe
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawabe's population is expected to reach 8,985 by 2030 (-8.9%), 8,045 by 2040 (-18.4%), and 7,100 by 2050 (-28.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kawabe
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kawabe's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1124 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1168 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1384 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gifu
Earnings in Gifu (岐阜県): Average salary in Gifu (岐阜県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure