Yamagata山形県
Kahoku 河北町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
17,649
2030
(Projection)
15,188
▼ -13.9%
2040
(Projection)
12,893
▼ -26.9%
2050
(Projection)
10,671
▼ -39.5%
Other municipalities in Yamagata (山形県)
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 Kahoku
Overview
Kahoku (河北町) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 17,649 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kahoku's population is expected to reach 15,188 by 2030 (-13.9%), 12,893 by 2040 (-26.9%), and 10,671 by 2050 (-39.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kahoku's population decline rate exceeds the national average.