Okayama岡山県
Kita 岡山市北区
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Kita, Okayama, Japan has a population of 314,685 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 312,946 by 2030 and 288,681 by 2050 (a decrease of about 8.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.2% to 32.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
314,685
2030
(Projection)
312,946
▼ -0.6%
2040
(Projection)
303,389
▼ -3.6%
2050
(Projection)
288,681
▼ -8.3%
Other municipalities in Okayama (岡山県)
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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Kita Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 314,685 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 315,573 | ▲ +0.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 312,946 | ▼ -0.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 309,200 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 303,389 | ▼ -3.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 296,138 | ▼ -5.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 288,681 | ▼ -8.3% | Projection |
About Kita
Overview
Kita (岡山市北区) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 314,685 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kita
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kita's population is expected to reach 312,946 by 2030 (-0.6%), 303,389 by 2040 (-3.6%), and 288,681 by 2050 (-8.3%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Kita
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kita's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1657 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1749 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #84 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama