Japan Population Decline Simulator

Akita秋田県

Kosaka 小坂町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

4,780

2030

(Projection)

3,694

-22.7%

2040

(Projection)

2,790

-41.6%

2050

(Projection)

2,059

-56.9%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 44.9%2050 58.8%

Other municipalities in Akita (秋田県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kosaka

Overview

Kosaka (小坂町) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 4,780 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kosaka's population is expected to reach 3,694 by 2030 (-22.7%), 2,790 by 2040 (-41.6%), and 2,059 by 2050 (-56.9%). 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 44.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 58.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kosaka, Akita?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kosaka has a population of 4,780.
Q.What is the projected population of Kosaka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kosaka's population is expected to be 3,694 in 2030, 2,790 in 2040, and 2,059 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kosaka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kosaka's population is projected to change by -56.9%. The 10-year change is -22.7% and the 20-year change is -41.6%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kosaka?
A.Kosaka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 44.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 58.8% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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