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Iwate岩手県

Karumai 軽米町

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Karumai, Iwate, Japan has a population of 7,410 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,782 by 2030 and 4,007 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.8% in 2020 to 56.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

7,410명

2030년

(추계)

6,782명

▼ -19.5%

2040년

(추계)

5,333명

▼ -36.7%

2050년

(추계)

4,007명

▼ -52.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 41.8%→2050년 56%

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Karumai Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198013,768▲ +63.5%Census
198513,487▲ +60.2%Census
199012,646▲ +50.2%Census
199512,290▲ +45.9%Census
200011,863▲ +40.9%Census
200510,997▲ +30.6%Census
201010,209▲ +21.2%Census
20159,333▲ +10.8%Census
20208,421—Census
20257,410▼ -12.0%Census
20306,782▼ -19.5%Projection
20356,041▼ -28.3%Projection
20405,333▼ -36.7%Projection
20454,654▼ -44.7%Projection
20504,007▼ -52.4%Projection

About Karumai

Overview

Karumai (軽米町) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 7,410 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Karumai

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Karumai's population is expected to reach 6,782 by 2030 (-19.5%), 5,333 by 2040 (-36.7%), and 4,007 by 2050 (-52.4%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Karumai

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Karumai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #251 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #238 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1453 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Iwate

Iwate (岩手県)의 소득 수준: Iwate (岩手県)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Karumai, Iwate?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Karumai has a population of 7,410.
Q.What is the population of Karumai in 2026?
A.Karumai's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 7,284. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (7,410) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (6,782).
Q.What is the projected population of Karumai in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Karumai's population is expected to be 6,782 in 2030, 5,333 in 2040, and 4,007 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Karumai?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Karumai's population is projected to change by -52.4%. The 10-year change is -19.5% and the 20-year change is -36.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Karumai 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 Karumai, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 41.8% to 56.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Karumai?
A.Karumai's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 41.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 56.0% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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