Fukuoka福岡県
Yanagawa 柳川市
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Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 60,427 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 56,545 by 2030 and 41,396 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.6% in 2020 to 43.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
60,427
2030
(Projection)
56,545
▼ -12.3%
2040
(Projection)
48,763
▼ -24.4%
2050
(Projection)
41,396
▼ -35.8%
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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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Yanagawa 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 | 82,185 | ▲ +27.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 81,863 | ▲ +27.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 80,531 | ▲ +24.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 79,806 | ▲ +23.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 77,612 | ▲ +20.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 74,539 | ▲ +15.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 71,375 | ▲ +10.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 67,777 | ▲ +5.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 64,475 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 60,427 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 56,545 | ▼ -12.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 52,655 | ▼ -18.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 48,763 | ▼ -24.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 44,984 | ▼ -30.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 41,396 | ▼ -35.8% | Projection |
About Yanagawa
Overview
Yanagawa (柳川市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 60,427 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yanagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yanagawa's population is expected to reach 56,545 by 2030 (-12.3%), 48,763 by 2040 (-24.4%), and 41,396 by 2050 (-35.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yanagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yanagawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #869 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #962 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #601 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka
Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure