Hokkaido北海道
Kitami 北見市
Data last updated:
Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 108,194 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 103,474 by 2030 and 76,002 by 2050 (a decrease of about 34.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.9% in 2020 to 47.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
108,194
2030
(Projection)
103,474
▼ -10.4%
2040
(Projection)
90,057
▼ -22.0%
2050
(Projection)
76,002
▼ -34.2%
Change vs. 2020 census
Other municipalities in Hokkaido (北海道)
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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Kitami 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 | 128,229 | ▲ +11.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 131,573 | ▲ +13.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 129,725 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 131,544 | ▲ +13.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 132,125 | ▲ +14.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 129,365 | ▲ +12.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 125,689 | ▲ +8.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 121,226 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 115,480 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 108,194 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 103,474 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 96,916 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 90,057 | ▼ -22.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 82,983 | ▼ -28.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 76,002 | ▼ -34.2% | Projection |
About Kitami
Overview
Kitami (北見市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 108,194 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitami
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitami's population is expected to reach 103,474 by 2030 (-10.4%), 90,057 by 2040 (-22.0%), and 76,002 by 2050 (-34.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kitami
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #919 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #725 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #391 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure