Fukushima福島県
Kitashiobara 北塩原村
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Kitashiobara, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 2,183 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,075 by 2030 and 1,259 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.1% in 2020 to 49.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
2,183
2030
(Projection)
2,075
▼ -18.8%
2040
(Projection)
1,654
▼ -35.3%
2050
(Projection)
1,259
▼ -50.7%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kitashiobara 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 | 3,869 | ▲ +51.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 3,749 | ▲ +46.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 3,812 | ▲ +49.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 3,859 | ▲ +51.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 3,644 | ▲ +42.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 3,475 | ▲ +36.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 3,185 | ▲ +24.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 2,831 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 2,556 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 2,183 | ▼ -14.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,075 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,863 | ▼ -27.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,654 | ▼ -35.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,447 | ▼ -43.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,259 | ▼ -50.7% | Projection |
About Kitashiobara
Overview
Kitashiobara (北塩原村) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 2,183 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitashiobara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitashiobara's population is expected to reach 2,075 by 2030 (-18.8%), 1,654 by 2040 (-35.3%), and 1,259 by 2050 (-50.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Kitashiobara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitashiobara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #317 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #610 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1793 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima
Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure