Nara奈良県
Kawakami 川上村
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Kawakami, Nara, Japan has a population of 969 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 821 by 2030 and 435 by 2050 (a decrease of about 62.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 55.6% in 2020 to 51.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
969
2030
(Projection)
821
▼ -29.0%
2040
(Projection)
587
▼ -49.2%
2050
(Projection)
435
▼ -62.4%
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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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Kawakami 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 | 4,151 | ▲ +259.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 3,481 | ▲ +201.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 3,093 | ▲ +167.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,821 | ▲ +144.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 2,558 | ▲ +121.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 2,045 | ▲ +76.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,643 | ▲ +42.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,313 | ▲ +13.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,156 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 969 | ▼ -16.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 821 | ▼ -29.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 691 | ▼ -40.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 587 | ▼ -49.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 505 | ▼ -56.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 435 | ▼ -62.4% | Projection |
About Kawakami
Overview
Kawakami (川上村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 969 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawakami
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 (-29.0%), 587 by 2040 (-49.2%), and 435 by 2050 (-62.4%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Kawakami
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.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #42 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #448 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1874 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara
Earnings in Nara (奈良県): Average salary in Nara (奈良県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure