Mie三重県
Kihou 紀宝町
Data last updated:
Kihou, Mie, Japan has a population of 10,323 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,719 by 2030 and 5,713 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.5% to 51.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
10,323
2030
(Projection)
8,719
▼ -15.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,191
▼ -30.3%
2050
(Projection)
5,713
▼ -44.7%
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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Kihou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,323 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,522 | ▼ -7.8% | Projection |
| 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 | ▼ -44.7% | Projection |
About Kihou
Overview
Kihou (紀宝町) is a municipality in Mie, Japan, with a population of 10,323 as of 2020.
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 (-44.7%). 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 #542 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #482 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1371 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Mie