Mie三重県
Kihou 紀宝町
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Kihou, Mie, Japan has a population of 9,640 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,719 by 2030 and 5,713 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.5% in 2020 to 51.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
9,640
2030
(Projection)
8,719
▼ -15.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,191
▼ -30.3%
2050
(Projection)
5,713
▼ -44.6%
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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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Kihou 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 | 12,177 | ▲ +18.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,783 | ▲ +23.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,919 | ▲ +25.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 12,921 | ▲ +25.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 12,824 | ▲ +24.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 12,648 | ▲ +22.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,896 | ▲ +15.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 11,207 | ▲ +8.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,321 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,640 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,719 | ▼ -15.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,944 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,191 | ▼ -30.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,429 | ▼ -37.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,713 | ▼ -44.6% | Projection |
About Kihou
Overview
Kihou (紀宝町) is a municipality in Mie, Japan, with a population of 9,640 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kihou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kihou's population is expected to reach 8,719 by 2030 (-15.5%), 7,191 by 2040 (-30.3%), and 5,713 by 2050 (-44.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kihou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.5% 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
Kihou is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #543 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #482 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1361 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Mie
Earnings in Mie (三重県): Average salary in Mie (三重県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure