Wakayama和歌山県
Kouya 高野町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
2,969
2030
(Projection)
2,362
▼ -20.4%
2040
(Projection)
1,844
▼ -37.9%
2050
(Projection)
1,453
▼ -51.1%
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 Kouya
Overview
Kouya (高野町) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 2,969 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kouya's population is expected to reach 2,362 by 2030 (-20.4%), 1,844 by 2040 (-37.9%), and 1,453 by 2050 (-51.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.2% 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
Kouya is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.