Wakayama和歌山県
Katsuragi かつらぎ町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
15,990
2030
(Projection)
13,331
▼ -16.6%
2040
(Projection)
10,776
▼ -32.6%
2050
(Projection)
8,534
▼ -46.6%
Other municipalities in Wakayama (和歌山県)
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 Katsuragi
Overview
Katsuragi (かつらぎ町) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 15,990 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Katsuragi's population is expected to reach 13,331 by 2030 (-16.6%), 10,776 by 2040 (-32.6%), and 8,534 by 2050 (-46.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Katsuragi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.