Iwate岩手県
Kitakami 北上市
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Kitakami, Iwate, Japan has a population of 90,811 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 88,582 by 2030 and 73,928 by 2050 (a decrease of about 20.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.4% in 2020 to 40.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
90,811
2030
(Projection)
88,582
▼ -4.8%
2040
(Projection)
81,824
▼ -12.1%
2050
(Projection)
73,928
▼ -20.5%
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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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Kitakami 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 | 76,633 | ▼ -17.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 80,248 | ▼ -13.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 82,902 | ▼ -10.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 87,969 | ▼ -5.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 91,501 | ▼ -1.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 94,321 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 93,138 | ▲ +0.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 93,511 | ▲ +0.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 93,045 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 90,811 | ▼ -2.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 88,582 | ▼ -4.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 85,301 | ▼ -8.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 81,824 | ▼ -12.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 78,085 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 73,928 | ▼ -20.5% | Projection |
About Kitakami
Overview
Kitakami (北上市) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 90,811 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitakami
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitakami's population is expected to reach 88,582 by 2030 (-4.8%), 81,824 by 2040 (-12.1%), and 73,928 by 2050 (-20.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kitakami
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitakami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1339 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1193 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #450 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Iwate
Earnings in Iwate (岩手県): Average salary in Iwate (岩手県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure