Miyazaki宮崎県
Kijou 木城町
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Kijou, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 4,898 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,262 by 2030 and 3,151 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.2% to 43.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
4,898
2030
(Projection)
4,262
▼ -13.0%
2040
(Projection)
3,658
▼ -25.3%
2050
(Projection)
3,151
▼ -35.7%
Other municipalities in Miyazaki (宮崎県)
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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Kijou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,898 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,596 | ▼ -6.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 4,262 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,945 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,658 | ▼ -25.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,393 | ▼ -30.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,151 | ▼ -35.7% | Projection |
About Kijou
Overview
Kijou (木城町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 4,898 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kijou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kijou's population is expected to reach 4,262 by 2030 (-13.0%), 3,658 by 2040 (-25.3%), and 3,151 by 2050 (-35.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kijou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kijou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #875 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1012 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1630 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki