Kumamoto熊本県
Kousa 甲佐町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
10,139
2030
(Projection)
9,016
▼ -11.1%
2040
(Projection)
7,936
▼ -21.7%
2050
(Projection)
6,953
▼ -31.4%
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 Kousa
Overview
Kousa (甲佐町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 10,139 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kousa's population is expected to reach 9,016 by 2030 (-11.1%), 7,936 by 2040 (-21.7%), and 6,953 by 2050 (-31.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kousa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.