Iwate岩手県
Karumai 軽米町
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Karumai, Iwate, Japan has a population of 8,423 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,782 by 2030 and 4,007 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.8% to 56.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
8,423
2030
(Projection)
6,782
▼ -19.5%
2040
(Projection)
5,333
▼ -36.7%
2050
(Projection)
4,007
▼ -52.4%
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 Karumai
Overview
Karumai (軽米町) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 8,423 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Karumai's population is expected to reach 6,782 by 2030 (-19.5%), 5,333 by 2040 (-36.7%), and 4,007 by 2050 (-52.4%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Karumai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #251 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #238 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1441 out of 1916 nationwide.
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