Shizuoka静岡県
Kawazu 河津町
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Kawazu, Shizuoka, Japan has a population of 6,129 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,869 by 2030 and 4,244 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.1% in 2020 to 50.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
6,129
2030
(Projection)
5,869
▼ -14.6%
2040
(Projection)
5,033
▼ -26.7%
2050
(Projection)
4,244
▼ -38.2%
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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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Kawazu 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 | 9,509 | ▲ +38.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,307 | ▲ +35.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 9,118 | ▲ +32.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 9,036 | ▲ +31.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,705 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,303 | ▲ +20.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 7,998 | ▲ +16.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 7,303 | ▲ +6.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,870 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,129 | ▼ -10.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,869 | ▼ -14.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,439 | ▼ -20.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,033 | ▼ -26.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,627 | ▼ -32.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,244 | ▼ -38.2% | Projection |
About Kawazu
Overview
Kawazu (河津町) is a municipality in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of 6,129 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawazu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawazu's population is expected to reach 5,869 by 2030 (-14.6%), 5,033 by 2040 (-26.7%), and 4,244 by 2050 (-38.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kawazu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kawazu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #786 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #542 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1522 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shizuoka
Earnings in Shizuoka (静岡県): Average salary in Shizuoka (静岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure