Kumamoto熊本県
Mashiki 益城町
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Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan has a population of 32,529 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 32,571 by 2030 and 30,601 by 2050 (a decrease of about 5.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.1% to 35.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
32,529
2030
(Projection)
32,571
▲ +0.1%
2040
(Projection)
31,762
▼ -2.4%
2050
(Projection)
30,601
▼ -5.9%
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 Mashiki
Overview
Mashiki (益城町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 32,529 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mashiki's population is expected to reach 32,571 by 2030 (+0.1%), 31,762 by 2040 (-2.4%), and 30,601 by 2050 (-5.9%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Mashiki's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1704 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1577 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #894 out of 1916 nationwide.
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