Gunma群馬県
Kiryuu 桐生市
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Kiryuu, Gunma, Japan has a population of 97,127 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 89,193 by 2030 and 59,785 by 2050 (a decrease of about 43.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.2% in 2020 to 50.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
97,127
2030
(Projection)
89,193
▼ -16.2%
2040
(Projection)
73,641
▼ -30.8%
2050
(Projection)
59,785
▼ -43.8%
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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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Kiryuu 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 | 147,744 | ▲ +38.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 146,825 | ▲ +37.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 142,838 | ▲ +34.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 138,193 | ▲ +29.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 134,298 | ▲ +26.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 128,037 | ▲ +20.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 121,704 | ▲ +14.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 114,714 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 106,445 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 97,127 | ▼ -8.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 89,193 | ▼ -16.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 81,294 | ▼ -23.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 73,641 | ▼ -30.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 66,404 | ▼ -37.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 59,785 | ▼ -43.8% | Projection |
About Kiryuu
Overview
Kiryuu (桐生市) is a municipality in Gunma, Japan, with a population of 97,127 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kiryuu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kiryuu's population is expected to reach 89,193 by 2030 (-16.2%), 73,641 by 2040 (-30.8%), and 59,785 by 2050 (-43.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kiryuu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kiryuu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #572 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #539 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #427 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gunma
Earnings in Gunma (群馬県): Average salary in Gunma (群馬県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure