Fukuoka福岡県
Kawara 香春町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
10,198
2030
(Projection)
8,680
▼ -14.9%
2040
(Projection)
7,169
▼ -29.7%
2050
(Projection)
5,798
▼ -43.1%
Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)
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 Kawara
Overview
Kawara (香春町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 10,198 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawara's population is expected to reach 8,680 by 2030 (-14.9%), 7,169 by 2040 (-29.7%), and 5,798 by 2050 (-43.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kawara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.