Shiga滋賀県
Koura 甲良町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
6,365
2030
(Projection)
5,275
▼ -17.1%
2040
(Projection)
4,216
▼ -33.8%
2050
(Projection)
3,274
▼ -48.6%
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 Koura
Overview
Koura (甲良町) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 6,365 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Koura's population is expected to reach 5,275 by 2030 (-17.1%), 4,216 by 2040 (-33.8%), and 3,274 by 2050 (-48.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Koura is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #392 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #487 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1553 out of 1916 nationwide.
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