Hyogo兵庫県
Kita 神戸市北区
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Kita, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 210,747 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 191,727 by 2030 and 148,119 by 2050 (a decrease of about 29.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.0% to 44.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
210,747
2030
(Projection)
191,727
▼ -9.0%
2040
(Projection)
170,094
▼ -19.3%
2050
(Projection)
148,119
▼ -29.7%
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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Kita Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 210,747 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 201,840 | ▼ -4.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 191,727 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 181,079 | ▼ -14.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 170,094 | ▼ -19.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 158,992 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 148,119 | ▼ -29.7% | Projection |
About Kita
Overview
Kita (神戸市北区) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 210,747 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kita
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kita's population is expected to reach 191,727 by 2030 (-9.0%), 170,094 by 2040 (-19.3%), and 148,119 by 2050 (-29.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kita
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kita's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1069 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #921 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #173 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo