Kumamoto熊本県
Kashima 嘉島町
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Kashima, Kumamoto, Japan has a population of 10,080 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,668 by 2030 and 9,545 by 2050 (an increase of about 0.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.6% in 2020 to 32.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,080
2030
(Projection)
9,668
▲ +1.3%
2040
(Projection)
9,684
▲ +1.4%
2050
(Projection)
9,545
→ 0.0%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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.)
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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 | 7,731 | ▼ -19.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 7,434 | ▼ -22.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,295 | ▼ -23.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,654 | ▼ -19.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,145 | ▼ -14.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,492 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 8,676 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 9,054 | ▼ -5.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 9,547 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,080 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,668 | ▲ +1.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,686 | ▲ +1.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,684 | ▲ +1.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,650 | ▲ +1.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 9,545 | → 0.0% | Projection |
About Kashima
Overview
Kashima (嘉島町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 10,080 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 9,668 by 2030 (+1.3%), 9,684 by 2040 (+1.4%), and 9,545 by 2050 (0.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Kashima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kashima's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1796 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1751 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1348 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kumamoto
Earnings in Kumamoto (熊本県): Average salary in Kumamoto (熊本県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure