Kumamoto熊本県
Arao 荒尾市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
50,878
2030
(Projection)
44,972
▼ -11.6%
2040
(Projection)
40,017
▼ -21.3%
2050
(Projection)
35,395
▼ -30.4%
Other municipalities in Kumamoto (熊本県)
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 Arao
Overview
Arao (荒尾市) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 50,878 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Arao's population is expected to reach 44,972 by 2030 (-11.6%), 40,017 by 2040 (-21.3%), and 35,395 by 2050 (-30.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Arao's population decline rate exceeds the national average.