Hyogo兵庫県
Awaji 淡路市
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Awaji, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 39,382 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 37,356 by 2030 and 27,809 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.9% in 2020 to 47.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
39,382
2030
(Projection)
37,356
▼ -11.0%
2040
(Projection)
32,506
▼ -22.5%
2050
(Projection)
27,809
▼ -33.7%
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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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Awaji 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 | 57,650 | ▲ +37.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 56,306 | ▲ +34.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 54,643 | ▲ +30.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 53,235 | ▲ +26.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 51,884 | ▲ +23.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 49,078 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 46,459 | ▲ +10.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 43,977 | ▲ +4.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 41,967 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 39,382 | ▼ -6.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 37,356 | ▼ -11.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 34,909 | ▼ -16.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,506 | ▼ -22.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 30,104 | ▼ -28.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 27,809 | ▼ -33.7% | Projection |
About Awaji
Overview
Awaji (淡路市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 39,382 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Awaji
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Awaji's population is expected to reach 37,356 by 2030 (-11.0%), 32,506 by 2040 (-22.5%), and 27,809 by 2050 (-33.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Awaji
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Awaji's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #931 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #717 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #784 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