Mie三重県
Kihoku 紀北町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
14,618
2030
(Projection)
11,275
▼ -22.9%
2040
(Projection)
8,571
▼ -41.4%
2050
(Projection)
6,336
▼ -56.7%
Other municipalities in Mie (三重県)
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 Kihoku
Overview
Kihoku (紀北町) is a municipality in Mie, Japan, with a population of 14,618 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kihoku's population is expected to reach 11,275 by 2030 (-22.9%), 8,571 by 2040 (-41.4%), and 6,336 by 2050 (-56.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 46.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 62.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kihoku is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.