Toyama富山県
Kurobe 黒部市
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Kurobe, Toyama, Japan has a population of 37,599 (2025 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% in 2020 to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
37,599
2030Projection
36,419
▼ -8.1%
2040Projection
32,911
▼ -17.0%
2050Projection
29,373
▼ -25.9%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kurobe 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 | 43,096 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 43,588 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 43,754 | ▲ +10.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 43,439 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 43,084 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 42,694 | ▲ +7.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 41,852 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 40,991 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 39,638 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 37,599 | ▼ -5.1% | Census |
| 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 37,599 as of 2025.
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 #1178 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1237 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #803 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Toyama
Earnings in Toyama (富山県): Average salary in Toyama (富山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure