Hyogo兵庫県
Kobe 神戸市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
1,527,022
2030
(Projection)
1,440,480
▼ -5.7%
2040
(Projection)
1,343,629
▼ -12.0%
2050
(Projection)
1,233,396
▼ -19.2%
Other municipalities in Hyogo (兵庫県)
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 Kobe
Overview
Kobe (神戸市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 1,527,022 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kobe's population is expected to reach 1,440,480 by 2030 (-5.7%), 1,343,629 by 2040 (-12.0%), and 1,233,396 by 2050 (-19.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kobe's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.