Shiga滋賀県
Kouka 甲賀市
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Kouka, Shiga, Japan has a population of 88,417 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 81,807 by 2030 and 65,677 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.4% to 39.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
88,417
2030
(Projection)
81,807
▼ -7.5%
2040
(Projection)
74,111
▼ -16.2%
2050
(Projection)
65,677
▼ -25.7%
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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Kouka Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88,417 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 85,284 | ▼ -3.5% | Projection |
| 2030 | 81,807 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 78,090 | ▼ -11.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 74,111 | ▼ -16.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 69,930 | ▼ -20.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 65,677 | ▼ -25.7% | Projection |
About Kouka
Overview
Kouka (甲賀市) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 88,417 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kouka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kouka's population is expected to reach 81,807 by 2030 (-7.5%), 74,111 by 2040 (-16.2%), and 65,677 by 2050 (-25.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kouka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kouka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1189 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1290 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #465 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shiga