Gifu岐阜県
Shirakawa 白川町
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Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan has a population of 6,400 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,698 by 2030 and 3,098 by 2050 (a decrease of about 58.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 46.8% in 2020 to 63.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
6,400
2030
(Projection)
5,698
▼ -23.1%
2040
(Projection)
4,305
▼ -41.9%
2050
(Projection)
3,098
▼ -58.2%
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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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Shirakawa 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 | 12,922 | ▲ +74.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,685 | ▲ +71.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,118 | ▲ +63.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,681 | ▲ +57.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,282 | ▲ +52.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 10,545 | ▲ +42.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 9,530 | ▲ +28.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,392 | ▲ +13.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,412 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,400 | ▼ -13.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,698 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,961 | ▼ -33.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,305 | ▼ -41.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,677 | ▼ -50.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,098 | ▼ -58.2% | Projection |
About Shirakawa
Overview
Shirakawa (白川町) is a municipality in Gifu, Japan, with a population of 6,400 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shirakawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shirakawa's population is expected to reach 5,698 by 2030 (-23.1%), 4,305 by 2040 (-41.9%), and 3,098 by 2050 (-58.2%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Shirakawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 46.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 63.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shirakawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #98 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #48 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1500 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