Ehime愛媛県
Kumakougen 久万高原町
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Kumakougen, Ehime, Japan has a population of 7,413 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,537 by 2030 and 3,065 by 2050 (a decrease of about 58.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 49.7% to 60.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
7,413
2030
(Projection)
5,537
▼ -25.3%
2040
(Projection)
4,164
▼ -43.8%
2050
(Projection)
3,065
▼ -58.7%
Other municipalities in Ehime (愛媛県)
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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About Kumakougen
Overview
Kumakougen (久万高原町) is a municipality in Ehime, Japan, with a population of 7,413 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kumakougen's population is expected to reach 5,537 by 2030 (-25.3%), 4,164 by 2040 (-43.8%), and 3,065 by 2050 (-58.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 49.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kumakougen is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #85 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #101 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1483 out of 1916 nationwide.
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