Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saga佐賀県

Kouhoku 江北町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

9,573

2030

(Projection)

9,251

-3.4%

2040

(Projection)

8,828

-7.8%

2050

(Projection)

8,313

-13.2%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.6%2050 35.5%

Other municipalities in Saga (佐賀県)

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.)

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

About Kouhoku

Overview

Kouhoku (江北町) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 9,573 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kouhoku's population is expected to reach 9,251 by 2030 (-3.4%), 8,828 by 2040 (-7.8%), and 8,313 by 2050 (-13.2%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1532 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1586 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1399 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kouhoku, Saga?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kouhoku has a population of 9,573.
Q.What is the projected population of Kouhoku in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kouhoku's population is expected to be 9,251 in 2030, 8,828 in 2040, and 8,313 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kouhoku?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kouhoku's population is projected to change by -13.2%. The 10-year change is -3.4% and the 20-year change is -7.8%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kouhoku?
A.Kouhoku's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.5% 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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