Nara奈良県
Kawakami 川上村
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
1,159
2030
(Projection)
821
▼ -29.2%
2040
(Projection)
587
▼ -49.4%
2050
(Projection)
435
▼ -62.5%
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 Kawakami
Overview
Kawakami (川上村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 1,159 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawakami's population is expected to reach 821 by 2030 (-29.2%), 587 by 2040 (-49.4%), and 435 by 2050 (-62.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 55.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kawakami is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.