Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kyoto京都府

Kyoto 京都市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

1,464,890

2030

(Projection)

1,411,864

-3.6%

2040

(Projection)

1,331,683

-9.1%

2050

(Projection)

1,240,645

-15.3%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.2%2050 37.4%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kyoto

Overview

Kyoto (京都市) is a municipality in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of 1,464,890 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kyoto's population is expected to reach 1,411,864 by 2030 (-3.6%), 1,331,683 by 2040 (-9.1%), and 1,240,645 by 2050 (-15.3%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kyoto's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kyoto, Kyoto?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kyoto has a population of 1,464,890.
Q.What is the projected population of Kyoto in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kyoto's population is expected to be 1,411,864 in 2030, 1,331,683 in 2040, and 1,240,645 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kyoto?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kyoto's population is projected to change by -15.3%. The 10-year change is -3.6% and the 20-year change is -9.1%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kyoto?
A.Kyoto's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.4% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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