Nara奈良県
Kawanishi 川西町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
8,165
2030
(Projection)
7,244
▼ -11.3%
2040
(Projection)
6,197
▼ -24.1%
2050
(Projection)
5,234
▼ -35.9%
Other municipalities in Nara (奈良県)
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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About Kawanishi
Overview
Kawanishi (川西町) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 8,165 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawanishi's population is expected to reach 7,244 by 2030 (-11.3%), 6,197 by 2040 (-24.1%), and 5,234 by 2050 (-35.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.5% 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.