Japan Population Decline Simulator

Shizuoka静岡県

Kakegawa 掛川市

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Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan has a population of 114,989 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 109,431 by 2030 and 95,159 by 2050 (a decrease of about 17.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.0% to 37.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

114,989

2030

(Projection)

109,431

-4.8%

2040

(Projection)

102,728

-10.7%

2050

(Projection)

95,159

-17.2%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28%2050 37.1%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kakegawa

Overview

Kakegawa (掛川市) is a municipality in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of 114,989 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kakegawa's population is expected to reach 109,431 by 2030 (-4.8%), 102,728 by 2040 (-10.7%), and 95,159 by 2050 (-17.2%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kakegawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1429 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1471 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #368 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kakegawa, Shizuoka?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kakegawa has a population of 114,989.
Q.What is the projected population of Kakegawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kakegawa's population is expected to be 109,431 in 2030, 102,728 in 2040, and 95,159 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kakegawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kakegawa's population is projected to change by -17.2%. The 10-year change is -4.8% and the 20-year change is -10.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Kakegawa declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Kakegawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.0% to 37.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kakegawa?
A.Kakegawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.1% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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