Hyogo兵庫県
Akou 赤穂市
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Akou, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 45,921 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 39,897 by 2030 and 28,856 by 2050 (a decrease of about 37.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.2% to 46.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
45,921
2030
(Projection)
39,897
▼ -13.1%
2040
(Projection)
34,287
▼ -25.3%
2050
(Projection)
28,856
▼ -37.2%
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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Akou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45,921 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 42,637 | ▼ -7.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 39,897 | ▼ -13.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 37,101 | ▼ -19.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 34,287 | ▼ -25.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 31,509 | ▼ -31.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,856 | ▼ -37.2% | Projection |
About Akou
Overview
Akou (赤穂市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 45,921 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Akou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Akou's population is expected to reach 39,897 by 2030 (-13.1%), 34,287 by 2040 (-25.3%), and 28,856 by 2050 (-37.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Akou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Akou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #819 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #820 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #746 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo