Kanagawa神奈川県
Kamakura 鎌倉市
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Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 169,851 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 167,601 by 2030 and 156,498 by 2050 (a decrease of about 9.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.1% in 2020 to 38.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
169,851
2030
(Projection)
167,601
▼ -3.0%
2040
(Projection)
161,425
▼ -6.5%
2050
(Projection)
156,498
▼ -9.4%
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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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Kamakura 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 | 172,629 | → 0.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 175,495 | ▲ +1.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 174,307 | ▲ +0.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 170,329 | ▼ -1.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 167,583 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 171,158 | ▼ -0.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 174,314 | ▲ +0.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 173,019 | ▲ +0.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 172,710 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 169,851 | ▼ -1.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 167,601 | ▼ -3.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 164,436 | ▼ -4.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 161,425 | ▼ -6.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 158,830 | ▼ -8.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 156,498 | ▼ -9.4% | Projection |
About Kamakura
Overview
Kamakura (鎌倉市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 169,851 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kamakura
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kamakura's population is expected to reach 167,601 by 2030 (-3.0%), 161,425 by 2040 (-6.5%), and 156,498 by 2050 (-9.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Kamakura
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kamakura's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1630 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1346 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #222 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa
Earnings in Kanagawa (神奈川県): Average salary in Kanagawa (神奈川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure