Hiroshima広島県
Kure 呉市
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Kure, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 191,584 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 180,931 by 2030 and 129,151 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.5% in 2020 to 44.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
191,584
2030Projection
180,931
▼ -15.7%
2040Projection
153,064
▼ -28.7%
2050Projection
129,151
▼ -39.8%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Kure 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 | 302,766 | ▲ +41.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 293,584 | ▲ +36.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 280,429 | ▲ +30.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 270,179 | ▲ +25.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 259,224 | ▲ +20.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 251,003 | ▲ +17.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 239,973 | ▲ +11.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 228,552 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 214,592 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 191,584 | ▼ -10.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 180,931 | ▼ -15.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 166,748 | ▼ -22.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 153,064 | ▼ -28.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 140,533 | ▼ -34.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 129,151 | ▼ -39.8% | Projection |
About Kure
Overview
Kure (呉市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 191,584 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kure
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kure's population is expected to reach 180,931 by 2030 (-15.7%), 153,064 by 2040 (-28.7%), and 129,151 by 2050 (-39.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kure
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.5% 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
Kure's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #729 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #924 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #189 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima
Earnings in Hiroshima (広島県): Average salary in Hiroshima (広島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure