Kochi高知県
Kitagawa 北川村
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Kitagawa, Kochi, Japan has a population of 1,146 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 913 by 2030 and 583 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.1% to 54.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
1,146
2030
(Projection)
913
▼ -20.3%
2040
(Projection)
734
▼ -36.0%
2050
(Projection)
583
▼ -49.1%
Other municipalities in Kochi (高知県)
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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Kitagawa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,146 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,027 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 913 | ▼ -20.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 823 | ▼ -28.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 734 | ▼ -36.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 651 | ▼ -43.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 583 | ▼ -49.1% | Projection |
About Kitagawa
Overview
Kitagawa (北川村) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 1,146 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kitagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitagawa's population is expected to reach 913 by 2030 (-20.3%), 734 by 2040 (-36.0%), and 583 by 2050 (-49.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kitagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kitagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #377 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #285 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1872 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kochi