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Shiga滋賀県

Kusatsu 草津市

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Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan has a population of 143,958 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 149,691 by 2030 and 144,542 by 2050 (an increase of about 0.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.6% to 32.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(实际)

143,958

2030

(预测)

149,691

+4.0%

2040

(预测)

148,792

+3.4%

2050

(预测)

144,542

+0.4%

老龄化率(65岁以上): 2020 21.6%2050 32.2%

Shiga (滋賀県)的其他市区町村

数据来源

  • 日本政府统计综合窗口(e-Stat)https://www.e-stat.go.jp/
  • 国立社会保障・人口问题研究所「日本地区别未来推计人口(令和5年推计)」

※本服务使用e-Stat的API功能,但服务内容不受日本政府保证。

Kusatsu Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

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

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020143,958Census
2025148,095▲ +2.9%Projection
2030149,691▲ +4.0%Projection
2035149,947▲ +4.2%Projection
2040148,792▲ +3.4%Projection
2045146,801▲ +2.0%Projection
2050144,542▲ +0.4%Projection

About Kusatsu

Overview

Kusatsu (草津市) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 143,958 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Kusatsu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kusatsu's population is expected to reach 149,691 by 2030 (+4.0%), 148,792 by 2040 (+3.4%), and 144,542 by 2050 (+0.4%). Kusatsu is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Kusatsu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kusatsu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1813 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1764 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #283 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shiga

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kusatsu, Shiga?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kusatsu has a population of 143,958.
Q.What is the population of Kusatsu in 2026?
A.Kusatsu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 148,414. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (143,958) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (149,691).
Q.What is the projected population of Kusatsu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kusatsu's population is expected to be 149,691 in 2030, 148,792 in 2040, and 144,542 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kusatsu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kusatsu's population is projected to change by +0.4%. The 10-year change is +4.0% and the 20-year change is +3.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Kusatsu growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Kusatsu is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kusatsu?
A.Kusatsu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 32.2% 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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