Kagawa香川県
Kotohira 琴平町
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Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 8,476 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,053 by 2030 and 4,597 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.2% to 50.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020年
(实际)
8,476人
2030年
(预测)
7,053人
▼ -16.8%
2040年
(预测)
5,769人
▼ -31.9%
2050年
(预测)
4,597人
▼ -45.8%
Kagawa (香川県)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）」
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Kotohira Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,476 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,747 | ▼ -8.6% | Projection |
| 2030 | 7,053 | ▼ -16.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,391 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,769 | ▼ -31.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,153 | ▼ -39.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,597 | ▼ -45.8% | Projection |
About Kotohira
Overview
Kotohira (琴平町) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 8,476 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kotohira
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kotohira's population is expected to reach 7,053 by 2030 (-16.8%), 5,769 by 2040 (-31.9%), and 4,597 by 2050 (-45.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kotohira
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kotohira is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #502 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #519 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1438 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa