Toyama富山県
Kurobe 黒部市
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Kurobe, Toyama, Japan has a population of 39,647 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 36,419 by 2030 and 29,373 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.0% to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
39,647
2030
(Projection)
36,419
▼ -8.1%
2040
(Projection)
32,911
▼ -17.0%
2050
(Projection)
29,373
▼ -25.9%
Other municipalities in Toyama (富山県)
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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Kurobe Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 39,647 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 38,087 | ▼ -3.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 36,419 | ▼ -8.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 34,691 | ▼ -12.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,911 | ▼ -17.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 31,134 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 29,373 | ▼ -25.9% | Projection |
About Kurobe
Overview
Kurobe (黒部市) is a municipality in Toyama, Japan, with a population of 39,647 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kurobe
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kurobe's population is expected to reach 36,419 by 2030 (-8.1%), 32,911 by 2040 (-17.0%), and 29,373 by 2050 (-25.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kurobe
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kurobe's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1181 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1237 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #806 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Toyama