Fukuoka福岡県
Kurate 鞍手町
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Kurate, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 15,094 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,972 by 2030 and 8,719 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.3% to 48.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
15,094
2030
(Projection)
12,972
▼ -14.1%
2040
(Projection)
10,746
▼ -28.8%
2050
(Projection)
8,719
▼ -42.2%
Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)
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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Kurate Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,094 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,051 | ▼ -6.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 12,972 | ▼ -14.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,855 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,746 | ▼ -28.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,697 | ▼ -35.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,719 | ▼ -42.2% | Projection |
About Kurate
Overview
Kurate (鞍手町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 15,094 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kurate
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kurate's population is expected to reach 12,972 by 2030 (-14.1%), 10,746 by 2040 (-28.8%), and 8,719 by 2050 (-42.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kurate
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kurate is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #650 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #684 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1222 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka