Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Kanda 苅田町

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Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 37,691 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 37,442 by 2030 and 34,551 by 2050 (a decrease of about 8.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.6% to 31.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

37,691

2030

(Projection)

37,442

-0.7%

2040

(Projection)

36,299

-3.7%

2050

(Projection)

34,551

-8.3%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 24.6%2050 31.8%

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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.)

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

Kanda Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
202037,691Census
202537,734▲ +0.1%Projection
203037,442▼ -0.7%Projection
203536,958▼ -1.9%Projection
204036,299▼ -3.7%Projection
204535,489▼ -5.8%Projection
205034,551▼ -8.3%Projection

About Kanda

Overview

Kanda (苅田町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 37,691 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Kanda

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kanda's population is expected to reach 37,442 by 2030 (-0.7%), 36,299 by 2040 (-3.7%), and 34,551 by 2050 (-8.3%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Kanda

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 31.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Kanda's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1659 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1778 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #825 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kanda, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kanda has a population of 37,691.
Q.What is the population of Kanda in 2026?
A.Kanda's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 37,676. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (37,691) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (37,442).
Q.What is the projected population of Kanda in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kanda's population is expected to be 37,442 in 2030, 36,299 in 2040, and 34,551 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kanda?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kanda's population is projected to change by -8.3%. The 10-year change is -0.7% and the 20-year change is -3.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Kanda 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 Kanda, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 24.6% to 31.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kanda?
A.Kanda's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 31.8% 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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