Niigata新潟県
Minami 新潟市南区
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Minami, Niigata, Japan has a population of 41,140 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 39,072 by 2030 and 28,957 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.7% in 2020 to 47.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
41,140
2030
(Projection)
39,072
▼ -10.0%
2040
(Projection)
34,251
▼ -21.1%
2050
(Projection)
28,957
▼ -33.3%
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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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Minami Population Table (2010–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,949 | ▲ +8.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 45,685 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 43,437 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 41,140 | ▼ -5.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 39,072 | ▼ -10.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 36,725 | ▼ -15.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 34,251 | ▼ -21.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 31,602 | ▼ -27.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,957 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
About Minami
Overview
Minami (新潟市南区) is a municipality in Niigata, Japan, with a population of 41,140 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Minami
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minami's population is expected to reach 39,072 by 2030 (-10.0%), 34,251 by 2040 (-21.1%), and 28,957 by 2050 (-33.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minami
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #951 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #710 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #768 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Niigata
Earnings in Niigata (新潟県): Average salary in Niigata (新潟県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure