Miyagi宮城県
Kurihara 栗原市
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Kurihara, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 58,113 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 53,281 by 2030 and 33,929 by 2050 (a decrease of about 47.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.7% in 2020 to 51.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
58,113
2030
(Projection)
53,281
▼ -17.6%
2040
(Projection)
43,261
▼ -33.1%
2050
(Projection)
33,929
▼ -47.5%
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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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Kurihara 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 | 95,801 | ▲ +48.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 95,042 | ▲ +47.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 91,852 | ▲ +42.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 88,552 | ▲ +37.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 84,947 | ▲ +31.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 80,248 | ▲ +24.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 74,932 | ▲ +15.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 69,906 | ▲ +8.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 64,637 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 58,113 | ▼ -10.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 53,281 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 48,121 | ▼ -25.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 43,261 | ▼ -33.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 38,486 | ▼ -40.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 33,929 | ▼ -47.5% | Projection |
About Kurihara
Overview
Kurihara (栗原市) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 58,113 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kurihara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kurihara's population is expected to reach 53,281 by 2030 (-17.6%), 43,261 by 2040 (-33.1%), and 33,929 by 2050 (-47.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kurihara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kurihara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #434 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #450 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #614 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