Hyogo兵庫県
Kakogawa 加古川市
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Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 253,036 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 245,287 by 2030 and 201,317 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.2% in 2020 to 38.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
253,036
2030
(Projection)
245,287
▼ -6.0%
2040
(Projection)
224,196
▼ -14.1%
2050
(Projection)
201,317
▼ -22.8%
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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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Kakogawa 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 | 212,233 | ▼ -18.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 227,311 | ▼ -12.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 239,803 | ▼ -8.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 260,567 | ▼ -0.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 266,170 | ▲ +2.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 267,100 | ▲ +2.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 266,937 | ▲ +2.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 267,435 | ▲ +2.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 260,878 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 253,036 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 245,287 | ▼ -6.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 235,190 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 224,196 | ▼ -14.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 212,789 | ▼ -18.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 201,317 | ▼ -22.8% | Projection |
About Kakogawa
Overview
Kakogawa (加古川市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 253,036 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kakogawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kakogawa's population is expected to reach 245,287 by 2030 (-6.0%), 224,196 by 2040 (-14.1%), and 201,317 by 2050 (-22.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kakogawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kakogawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1267 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1362 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #118 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo
Earnings in Hyogo (兵庫県): Average salary in Hyogo (兵庫県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure