Kagawa香川県
Higashikagawa 東かがわ市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
28,300
2030
(Projection)
22,601
▼ -20.1%
2040
(Projection)
17,667
▼ -37.6%
2050
(Projection)
13,546
▼ -52.1%
Other municipalities in Kagawa (香川県)
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 Higashikagawa
Overview
Higashikagawa (東かがわ市) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 28,300 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashikagawa's population is expected to reach 22,601 by 2030 (-20.1%), 17,667 by 2040 (-37.6%), and 13,546 by 2050 (-52.1%). 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 42.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Higashikagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #262 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #266 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #965 out of 1916 nationwide.
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