Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okinawa沖縄県

Kitadaitou 北大東村

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Kitadaitou, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 590 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 530 by 2030 and 467 by 2050 (a decrease of about 20.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.5% to 24.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

590

2030

(Projection)

530

-10.2%

2040

(Projection)

495

-16.1%

2050

(Projection)

467

-20.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.5%2050 24.6%

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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.

Kitadaitou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020590Census
2025563▼ -4.6%Projection
2030530▼ -10.2%Projection
2035513▼ -13.1%Projection
2040495▼ -16.1%Projection
2045481▼ -18.5%Projection
2050467▼ -20.8%Projection

About Kitadaitou

Overview

Kitadaitou (北大東村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 590 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Kitadaitou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kitadaitou's population is expected to reach 530 by 2030 (-10.2%), 495 by 2040 (-16.1%), and 467 by 2050 (-20.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Kitadaitou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 24.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kitadaitou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1333 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1890 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1901 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kitadaitou, Okinawa?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kitadaitou has a population of 590.
Q.What is the population of Kitadaitou in 2026?
A.Kitadaitou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 556. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (590) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (530).
Q.What is the projected population of Kitadaitou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kitadaitou's population is expected to be 530 in 2030, 495 in 2040, and 467 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kitadaitou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kitadaitou's population is projected to change by -20.8%. The 10-year change is -10.2% and the 20-year change is -16.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Kitadaitou declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Kitadaitou, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 21.5% to 24.6% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kitadaitou?
A.Kitadaitou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 24.6% 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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