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Higashikawa 東川町

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Higashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 8,699 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,059 by 2030 and 7,088 by 2050 (a decrease of about 14.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.2% in 2020 to 40.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

8,699명

2030년

(추계)

8,059명

▼ -3.1%

2040년

(추계)

7,607명

▼ -8.5%

2050년

(추계)

7,088명

▼ -14.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 33.2%→2050년 40.1%

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Higashikawa Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19807,774▼ -6.5%Census
19857,760▼ -6.7%Census
19907,418▼ -10.8%Census
19957,211▼ -13.3%Census
20007,671▼ -7.7%Census
20057,701▼ -7.4%Census
20107,859▼ -5.5%Census
20158,111▼ -2.4%Census
20208,314—Census
20258,699▲ +4.6%Census
20308,059▼ -3.1%Projection
20357,849▼ -5.6%Projection
20407,607▼ -8.5%Projection
20457,339▼ -11.7%Projection
20507,088▼ -14.7%Projection

About Higashikawa

Overview

Higashikawa (東川町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 8,699 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Higashikawa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashikawa's population is expected to reach 8,059 by 2030 (-3.1%), 7,607 by 2040 (-8.5%), and 7,088 by 2050 (-14.7%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Higashikawa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Higashikawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1487 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1243 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1400 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido

Hokkaido (北海道)의 소득 수준: Hokkaido (北海道)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Higashikawa, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Higashikawa has a population of 8,699.
Q.What is the population of Higashikawa in 2026?
A.Higashikawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 8,571. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (8,699) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (8,059).
Q.What is the projected population of Higashikawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Higashikawa's population is expected to be 8,059 in 2030, 7,607 in 2040, and 7,088 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Higashikawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Higashikawa's population is projected to change by -14.7%. The 10-year change is -3.1% and the 20-year change is -8.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Higashikawa declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Higashikawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 33.2% to 40.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Higashikawa?
A.Higashikawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 33.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 40.1% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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