Chiba千葉県
Katori 香取市
Data last updated:
Katori, Chiba, Japan has a population of 72,427 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 61,139 by 2030 and 40,605 by 2050 (a decrease of about 43.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.2% to 51.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
72,427
2030
(Projection)
61,139
▼ -15.6%
2040
(Projection)
50,598
▼ -30.1%
2050
(Projection)
40,605
▼ -43.9%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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.)
* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.
Katori Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 72,427 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 66,487 | ▼ -8.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 61,139 | ▼ -15.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 55,838 | ▼ -22.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 50,598 | ▼ -30.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 45,446 | ▼ -37.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 40,605 | ▼ -43.9% | Projection |
About Katori
Overview
Katori (香取市) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 72,427 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Katori
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Katori's population is expected to reach 61,139 by 2030 (-15.6%), 50,598 by 2040 (-30.1%), and 40,605 by 2050 (-43.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Katori
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Katori is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #572 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #479 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #553 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba