Hiroshima広島県
Kitahiroshima 北広島町
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Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 15,912 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,534 by 2030 and 11,575 by 2050 (a decrease of about 34.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.2% in 2020 to 45.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
15,912
2030Projection
15,534
▼ -12.5%
2040Projection
13,521
▼ -23.9%
2050Projection
11,575
▼ -34.8%
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kitahiroshima 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 | 23,743 | ▲ +33.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 23,183 | ▲ +30.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 22,926 | ▲ +29.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,458 | ▲ +26.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 21,929 | ▲ +23.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 20,857 | ▲ +17.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 19,969 | ▲ +12.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 18,918 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 17,763 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 15,912 | ▼ -10.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 15,534 | ▼ -12.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 14,518 | ▼ -18.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 13,521 | ▼ -23.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 12,533 | ▼ -29.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,575 | ▼ -34.8% | Projection |
About Kitahiroshima
Overview
Kitahiroshima (北広島町) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 15,912 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kitahiroshima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitahiroshima's population is expected to reach 15,534 by 2030 (-12.5%), 13,521 by 2040 (-23.9%), and 11,575 by 2050 (-34.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kitahiroshima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kitahiroshima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #900 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #840 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1161 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