Ibaraki茨城県
Kitaibaraki 北茨城市
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Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 38,386 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 36,023 by 2030 and 24,023 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.4% in 2020 to 49.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
38,386
2030
(Projection)
36,023
▼ -13.8%
2040
(Projection)
29,983
▼ -28.3%
2050
(Projection)
24,023
▼ -42.5%
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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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Kitaibaraki 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 | 47,670 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 51,035 | ▲ +22.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 51,093 | ▲ +22.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 52,074 | ▲ +24.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 51,593 | ▲ +23.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 49,645 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 47,026 | ▲ +12.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 44,412 | ▲ +6.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 41,801 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 38,386 | ▼ -8.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 36,023 | ▼ -13.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 33,031 | ▼ -21.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 29,983 | ▼ -28.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 26,959 | ▼ -35.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 24,023 | ▼ -42.5% | Projection |
About Kitaibaraki
Overview
Kitaibaraki (北茨城市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 38,386 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitaibaraki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitaibaraki's population is expected to reach 36,023 by 2030 (-13.8%), 29,983 by 2040 (-28.3%), and 24,023 by 2050 (-42.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kitaibaraki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitaibaraki is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #630 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #590 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #796 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ibaraki
Earnings in Ibaraki (茨城県): Average salary in Ibaraki (茨城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure