Saga佐賀県
Kashima 鹿島市
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Kashima, Saga, Japan has a population of 26,126 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,175 by 2030 and 17,646 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.8% in 2020 to 43.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
26,126
2030Projection
24,175
▼ -13.3%
2040Projection
20,856
▼ -25.2%
2050Projection
17,646
▼ -36.7%
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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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Kashima 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 | 35,006 | ▲ +25.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 34,714 | ▲ +24.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 34,336 | ▲ +23.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 34,083 | ▲ +22.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 33,215 | ▲ +19.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 32,117 | ▲ +15.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 30,720 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 29,684 | ▲ +6.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 27,892 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 26,126 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 24,175 | ▼ -13.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 22,475 | ▼ -19.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 20,856 | ▼ -25.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 19,226 | ▼ -31.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 17,646 | ▼ -36.7% | Projection |
About Kashima
Overview
Kashima (鹿島市) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 26,126 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kashima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kashima's population is expected to reach 24,175 by 2030 (-13.3%), 20,856 by 2040 (-25.2%), and 17,646 by 2050 (-36.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kashima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kashima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #833 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #977 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #972 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saga
Earnings in Saga (佐賀県): Average salary in Saga (佐賀県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure