Hyogo兵庫県
Kamikawa 神河町
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Kamikawa, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 9,477 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,760 by 2030 and 5,657 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.2% in 2020 to 53.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
9,477
2030
(Projection)
8,760
▼ -17.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,162
▼ -32.5%
2050
(Projection)
5,657
▼ -46.7%
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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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Kamikawa 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 | 14,401 | ▲ +35.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 14,266 | ▲ +34.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 14,492 | ▲ +36.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,829 | ▲ +30.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,500 | ▲ +27.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 13,077 | ▲ +23.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 12,289 | ▲ +15.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 11,452 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,616 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,477 | ▼ -10.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,760 | ▼ -17.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,964 | ▼ -25.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,162 | ▼ -32.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,392 | ▼ -39.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,657 | ▼ -46.7% | Projection |
About Kamikawa
Overview
Kamikawa (神河町) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 9,477 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kamikawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kamikawa's population is expected to reach 8,760 by 2030 (-17.5%), 7,162 by 2040 (-32.5%), and 5,657 by 2050 (-46.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kamikawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kamikawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #461 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #342 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1372 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