Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okayama岡山県

Kumenan 久米南町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

4,534

2030

(Projection)

3,758

-17.1%

2040

(Projection)

3,111

-31.4%

2050

(Projection)

2,559

-43.6%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 44.9%2050 50.1%

Other municipalities in Okayama (岡山県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kumenan

Overview

Kumenan (久米南町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 4,534 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kumenan's population is expected to reach 3,758 by 2030 (-17.1%), 3,111 by 2040 (-31.4%), and 2,559 by 2050 (-43.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Kumenan is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #583 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #553 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1654 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kumenan, Okayama?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kumenan has a population of 4,534.
Q.What is the projected population of Kumenan in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kumenan's population is expected to be 3,758 in 2030, 3,111 in 2040, and 2,559 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kumenan?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kumenan's population is projected to change by -43.6%. The 10-year change is -17.1% and the 20-year change is -31.4%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kumenan?
A.Kumenan's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 44.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 50.1% 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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