Aomori青森県
Kuroishi 黒石市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
31,972
2030
(Projection)
27,176
▼ -15.0%
2040
(Projection)
22,273
▼ -30.3%
2050
(Projection)
17,571
▼ -45.0%
Other municipalities in Aomori (青森県)
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 Kuroishi
Overview
Kuroishi (黒石市) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 31,972 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kuroishi's population is expected to reach 27,176 by 2030 (-15.0%), 22,273 by 2040 (-30.3%), and 17,571 by 2050 (-45.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kuroishi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.