Hyogo兵庫県
Kawanishi 川西市
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Kawanishi, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 149,531 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 141,496 by 2030 and 119,770 by 2050 (a decrease of about 21.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.4% in 2020 to 41.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
149,531
2030
(Projection)
141,496
▼ -7.1%
2040
(Projection)
129,950
▼ -14.7%
2050
(Projection)
119,770
▼ -21.4%
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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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Kawanishi 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 | 129,834 | ▼ -14.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 136,376 | ▼ -10.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 141,253 | ▼ -7.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 144,539 | ▼ -5.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 153,762 | ▲ +0.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 157,668 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 156,423 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 156,375 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 152,321 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 149,531 | ▼ -1.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 141,496 | ▼ -7.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 135,546 | ▼ -11.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 129,950 | ▼ -14.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 124,755 | ▼ -18.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 119,770 | ▼ -21.4% | Projection |
About Kawanishi
Overview
Kawanishi (川西市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 149,531 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawanishi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawanishi's population is expected to reach 141,496 by 2030 (-7.1%), 129,950 by 2040 (-14.7%), and 119,770 by 2050 (-21.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kawanishi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kawanishi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1318 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1152 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #265 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