Nara奈良県
Kurotaki 黒滝村
Data last updated:
Kurotaki, Nara, Japan has a population of 626 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 430 by 2030 and 183 by 2050 (a decrease of about 70.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 55.2% to 66.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
626
2030
(Projection)
430
▼ -31.3%
2040
(Projection)
288
▼ -54.0%
2050
(Projection)
183
▼ -70.8%
Other municipalities in Nara (奈良県)
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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Kurotaki Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 626 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 508 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 430 | ▼ -31.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 354 | ▼ -43.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 288 | ▼ -54.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 231 | ▼ -63.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 183 | ▼ -70.8% | Projection |
About Kurotaki
Overview
Kurotaki (黒滝村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 626 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kurotaki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kurotaki's population is expected to reach 430 by 2030 (-31.3%), 288 by 2040 (-54.0%), and 183 by 2050 (-70.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Kurotaki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 55.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 66.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kurotaki is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #7 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #26 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1900 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara