Fukuoka福岡県
Kama 嘉麻市
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Kama, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 35,515 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 29,008 by 2030 and 18,118 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.5% to 50.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
35,515
2030
(Projection)
29,008
▼ -18.3%
2040
(Projection)
23,249
▼ -34.5%
2050
(Projection)
18,118
▼ -49.0%
Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)
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.)
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Kama Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35,515 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 32,024 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 29,008 | ▼ -18.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 26,079 | ▼ -26.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 23,249 | ▼ -34.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 20,550 | ▼ -42.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 18,118 | ▼ -49.0% | Projection |
About Kama
Overview
Kama (嘉麻市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 35,515 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kama's population is expected to reach 29,008 by 2030 (-18.3%), 23,249 by 2040 (-34.5%), and 18,118 by 2050 (-49.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Kama is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #380 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #508 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #847 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka