Kanagawa神奈川県
Zama 座間市
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Zama, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 131,882 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 129,740 by 2030 and 119,047 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.0% in 2020 to 36.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
131,882
2030
(Projection)
129,740
▼ -2.0%
2040
(Projection)
124,858
▼ -5.6%
2050
(Projection)
119,047
▼ -10.0%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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.)
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Zama 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 | 93,503 | ▼ -29.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 100,000 | ▼ -24.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 112,102 | ▼ -15.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 118,159 | ▼ -10.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 125,694 | ▼ -5.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 128,174 | ▼ -3.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 129,436 | ▼ -2.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 128,737 | ▼ -2.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 132,325 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 131,882 | ▼ -0.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 129,740 | ▼ -2.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 127,537 | ▼ -3.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 124,858 | ▼ -5.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 121,976 | ▼ -7.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 119,047 | ▼ -10.0% | Projection |
About Zama
Overview
Zama (座間市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 131,882 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Zama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Zama's population is expected to reach 129,740 by 2030 (-2.0%), 124,858 by 2040 (-5.6%), and 119,047 by 2050 (-10.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Zama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Zama's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1618 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1482 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #311 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