Kumamoto熊本県
Minamata 水俣市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
23,580
2030
(Projection)
19,372
▼ -17.8%
2040
(Projection)
15,812
▼ -32.9%
2050
(Projection)
12,700
▼ -46.1%
Other municipalities in Kumamoto (熊本県)
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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About Minamata
Overview
Minamata (水俣市) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 23,580 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minamata's population is expected to reach 19,372 by 2030 (-17.8%), 15,812 by 2040 (-32.9%), and 12,700 by 2050 (-46.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minamata is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.