Wakayama和歌山県
Kimino 紀美野町
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Kimino, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 7,229 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,355 by 2030 and 3,368 by 2050 (a decrease of about 59.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 48.6% in 2020 to 63.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
7,229
2030
(Projection)
6,355
▼ -23.0%
2040
(Projection)
4,723
▼ -42.8%
2050
(Projection)
3,368
▼ -59.2%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kimino Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15,625 | ▲ +89.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 15,037 | ▲ +82.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 14,215 | ▲ +72.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,378 | ▲ +62.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 12,387 | ▲ +50.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 11,643 | ▲ +41.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,391 | ▲ +25.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 9,206 | ▲ +11.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,256 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,229 | ▼ -12.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,355 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,510 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,723 | ▼ -42.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,002 | ▼ -51.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,368 | ▼ -59.2% | Projection |
About Kimino
Overview
Kimino (紀美野町) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 7,229 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kimino
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kimino's population is expected to reach 6,355 by 2030 (-23.0%), 4,723 by 2040 (-42.8%), and 3,368 by 2050 (-59.2%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Kimino
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 48.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 63.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kimino is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #78 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #50 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1461 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Wakayama
Earnings in Wakayama (和歌山県): Average salary in Wakayama (和歌山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure