Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokushima徳島県

Kitajima 北島町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

22,777

2030

(Projection)

22,640

-0.6%

2040

(Projection)

21,864

-4.0%

2050

(Projection)

20,594

-9.6%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 25.7%2050 35%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kitajima

Overview

Kitajima (北島町) is a municipality in Tokushima, Japan, with a population of 22,777 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitajima's population is expected to reach 22,640 by 2030 (-0.6%), 21,864 by 2040 (-4.0%), and 20,594 by 2050 (-9.6%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kitajima's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kitajima, Tokushima?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kitajima has a population of 22,777.
Q.What is the projected population of Kitajima in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kitajima's population is expected to be 22,640 in 2030, 21,864 in 2040, and 20,594 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kitajima?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kitajima's population is projected to change by -9.6%. The 10-year change is -0.6% and the 20-year change is -4.0%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kitajima?
A.Kitajima's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 25.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.0% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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