Saitama埼玉県
Kumagaya 熊谷市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
194,439
2030
(Projection)
182,280
▼ -6.3%
2040
(Projection)
166,581
▼ -14.3%
2050
(Projection)
149,959
▼ -22.9%
Other municipalities in Saitama (埼玉県)
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 Kumagaya
Overview
Kumagaya (熊谷市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 194,439 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kumagaya's population is expected to reach 182,280 by 2030 (-6.3%), 166,581 by 2040 (-14.3%), and 149,959 by 2050 (-22.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kumagaya's population decline rate exceeds the national average.