Fukuoka福岡県
Kama 嘉麻市
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Kama, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 31,871 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 29,008 by 2030 and 18,118 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.5% in 2020 to 50.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
31,871
2030
(Projection)
29,008
▼ -18.2%
2040
(Projection)
23,249
▼ -34.5%
2050
(Projection)
18,118
▼ -48.9%
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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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Kama 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 | 54,703 | ▲ +54.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 54,510 | ▲ +53.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 52,497 | ▲ +48.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 50,804 | ▲ +43.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 48,378 | ▲ +36.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 45,929 | ▲ +29.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 42,589 | ▲ +20.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 38,743 | ▲ +9.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 35,473 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 31,871 | ▼ -10.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 29,008 | ▼ -18.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 26,079 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 23,249 | ▼ -34.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 20,550 | ▼ -42.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 18,118 | ▼ -48.9% | Projection |
About Kama
Overview
Kama (嘉麻市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 31,871 as of 2025.
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 (-18.2%), 23,249 by 2040 (-34.5%), and 18,118 by 2050 (-48.9%). 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 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #508 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #866 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