Nagasaki長崎県
Kawatana 川棚町
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Kawatana, Nagasaki, Japan has a population of 12,312 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,636 by 2030 and 8,232 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.1% in 2020 to 47.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
12,312
2030
(Projection)
11,636
▼ -13.0%
2040
(Projection)
9,883
▼ -26.1%
2050
(Projection)
8,232
▼ -38.5%
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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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Kawatana 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 | 14,479 | ▲ +8.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 14,735 | ▲ +10.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 14,599 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 15,064 | ▲ +12.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 15,325 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 15,158 | ▲ +13.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 14,651 | ▲ +9.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 14,067 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,377 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,312 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,636 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,756 | ▼ -19.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,883 | ▼ -26.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,055 | ▼ -32.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,232 | ▼ -38.5% | Projection |
About Kawatana
Overview
Kawatana (川棚町) is a municipality in Nagasaki, Japan, with a population of 12,312 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawatana
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawatana's population is expected to reach 11,636 by 2030 (-13.0%), 9,883 by 2040 (-26.1%), and 8,232 by 2050 (-38.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kawatana
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kawatana's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #775 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #751 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1276 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nagasaki
Earnings in Nagasaki (長崎県): Average salary in Nagasaki (長崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure