Shiga滋賀県
Kusatsu 草津市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
143,958
2030
(Projection)
149,691
▲ +4.0%
2040
(Projection)
148,792
▲ +3.4%
2050
(Projection)
144,542
▲ +0.4%
Other municipalities in Shiga (滋賀県)
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 Kusatsu
Overview
Kusatsu (草津市) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 143,958 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kusatsu's population is expected to reach 149,691 by 2030 (+4.0%), 148,792 by 2040 (+3.4%), and 144,542 by 2050 (+0.4%). Kusatsu is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kusatsu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1813 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1764 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #283 out of 1916 nationwide.
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