Japan Population Decline Simulator

Miyagi宮城県

Kakuda 角田市

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Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 25,439 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,162 by 2030 and 16,575 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.8% in 2020 to 51.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

25,439

2030

(Projection)

24,162

▼ -13.6%

2040

(Projection)

20,403

▼ -27.1%

2050

(Projection)

16,575

▼ -40.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 35.8%→2050 51.9%

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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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Kakuda Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198033,731▲ +20.6%Census
198535,119▲ +25.5%Census
199035,431▲ +26.6%Census
199535,316▲ +26.2%Census
200034,354▲ +22.8%Census
200533,199▲ +18.7%Census
201031,336▲ +12.0%Census
201530,180▲ +7.9%Census
202027,976—Census
202525,439▼ -9.1%Census
203024,162▼ -13.6%Projection
203522,299▼ -20.3%Projection
204020,403▼ -27.1%Projection
204518,470▼ -34.0%Projection
205016,575▼ -40.8%Projection

About Kakuda

Overview

Kakuda (角田市) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 25,439 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Kakuda

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kakuda's population is expected to reach 24,162 by 2030 (-13.6%), 20,403 by 2040 (-27.1%), and 16,575 by 2050 (-40.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Kakuda

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Kakuda is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #689 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #430 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #982 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyagi

Earnings in Miyagi (宮城県): Average salary in Miyagi (宮城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kakuda, Miyagi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Kakuda has a population of 25,439.
Q.What is the population of Kakuda in 2026?
A.Kakuda's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 25,184. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (25,439) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (24,162).
Q.What is the projected population of Kakuda in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kakuda's population is expected to be 24,162 in 2030, 20,403 in 2040, and 16,575 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kakuda?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kakuda's population is projected to change by -40.8%. The 10-year change is -13.6% and the 20-year change is -27.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Kakuda declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Kakuda, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 35.8% to 51.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kakuda?
A.Kakuda's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 35.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 51.9% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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