Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Nakama 中間市

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Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 38,408 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 35,486 by 2030 and 26,055 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.7% in 2020 to 42.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

38,408

2030

(Projection)

35,486

▼ -12.1%

2040

(Projection)

30,492

▼ -24.5%

2050

(Projection)

26,055

▼ -35.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 37.7%→2050 42.4%

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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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Nakama Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198048,647▲ +20.5%Census
198550,294▲ +24.6%Census
199049,216▲ +21.9%Census
199549,353▲ +22.3%Census
200048,032▲ +19.0%Census
200546,560▲ +15.4%Census
201044,210▲ +9.5%Census
201541,796▲ +3.6%Census
202040,362—Census
202538,408▼ -4.8%Census
203035,486▼ -12.1%Projection
203532,979▼ -18.3%Projection
204030,492▼ -24.5%Projection
204528,177▼ -30.2%Projection
205026,055▼ -35.4%Projection

About Nakama

Overview

Nakama (中間市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 38,408 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Nakama

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakama's population is expected to reach 35,486 by 2030 (-12.1%), 30,492 by 2040 (-24.5%), and 26,055 by 2050 (-35.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Nakama

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Nakama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #886 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1066 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #794 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka

Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nakama, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Nakama has a population of 38,408.
Q.What is the population of Nakama in 2026?
A.Nakama's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 37,824. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (38,408) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (35,486).
Q.What is the projected population of Nakama in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nakama's population is expected to be 35,486 in 2030, 30,492 in 2040, and 26,055 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nakama?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nakama's population is projected to change by -35.4%. The 10-year change is -12.1% and the 20-year change is -24.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Nakama declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Nakama, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 37.7% to 42.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nakama?
A.Nakama's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 42.4% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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