Fukuoka福岡県
Hirokawa 広川町
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Hirokawa, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 19,249 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,917 by 2030 and 16,184 by 2050 (a decrease of about 19.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.2% in 2020 to 40.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
19,249
2030
(Projection)
18,917
▼ -5.3%
2040
(Projection)
17,651
▼ -11.6%
2050
(Projection)
16,184
▼ -19.0%
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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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Hirokawa 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 | 17,154 | ▼ -14.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 17,740 | ▼ -11.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,629 | ▼ -6.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 19,437 | ▼ -2.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 19,779 | ▼ -1.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 20,248 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 20,253 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 20,183 | ▲ +1.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 19,969 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 19,249 | ▼ -3.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 18,917 | ▼ -5.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 18,296 | ▼ -8.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,651 | ▼ -11.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 16,939 | ▼ -15.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 16,184 | ▼ -19.0% | Projection |
About Hirokawa
Overview
Hirokawa (広川町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 19,249 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hirokawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hirokawa's population is expected to reach 18,917 by 2030 (-5.3%), 17,651 by 2040 (-11.6%), and 16,184 by 2050 (-19.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Hirokawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hirokawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1378 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1208 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1091 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