Wakayama和歌山県
Kitayama 北山村
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Kitayama, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 356 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 300 by 2030 and 181 by 2050 (a decrease of about 55.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 45.0% in 2020 to 45.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
356
2030
(Projection)
300
▼ -25.7%
2040
(Projection)
226
▼ -44.1%
2050
(Projection)
181
▼ -55.2%
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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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Kitayama 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 | 790 | ▲ +95.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 686 | ▲ +69.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 613 | ▲ +51.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 593 | ▲ +46.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 635 | ▲ +57.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 570 | ▲ +41.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 486 | ▲ +20.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 446 | ▲ +10.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 404 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 356 | ▼ -11.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 300 | ▼ -25.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 260 | ▼ -35.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 226 | ▼ -44.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 204 | ▼ -49.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 181 | ▼ -55.2% | Projection |
About Kitayama
Overview
Kitayama (北山村) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 356 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitayama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitayama's population is expected to reach 300 by 2030 (-25.7%), 226 by 2040 (-44.1%), and 181 by 2050 (-55.2%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Kitayama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 45.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitayama is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #168 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #870 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1908 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