Okinawa沖縄県
Kunigami 国頭村
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Kunigami, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 4,132 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,952 by 2030 and 2,996 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.3% in 2020 to 43.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,132
2030
(Projection)
3,952
▼ -12.5%
2040
(Projection)
3,467
▼ -23.2%
2050
(Projection)
2,996
▼ -33.7%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kunigami Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6,873 | ▲ +52.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 6,510 | ▲ +44.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 6,114 | ▲ +35.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 6,015 | ▲ +33.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,825 | ▲ +29.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,546 | ▲ +22.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,188 | ▲ +14.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 4,908 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,517 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,132 | ▼ -8.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,952 | ▼ -12.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,703 | ▼ -18.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,467 | ▼ -23.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,234 | ▼ -28.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,996 | ▼ -33.7% | Projection |
About Kunigami
Overview
Kunigami (国頭村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 4,132 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kunigami
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kunigami's population is expected to reach 3,952 by 2030 (-12.5%), 3,467 by 2040 (-23.2%), and 2,996 by 2050 (-33.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kunigami
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kunigami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #933 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #995 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1651 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa
Earnings in Okinawa (沖縄県): Average salary in Okinawa (沖縄県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure