Iwate岩手県
Kitakami 北上市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
93,089
2030
(Projection)
88,582
▼ -4.8%
2040
(Projection)
81,824
▼ -12.1%
2050
(Projection)
73,928
▼ -20.6%
Other municipalities in Iwate (岩手県)
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 Kitakami
Overview
Kitakami (北上市) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 93,089 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-20.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
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.