Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kumamoto熊本県

Tsunagi 津奈木町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

4,255

2030

(Projection)

3,498

-17.8%

2040

(Projection)

2,804

-34.1%

2050

(Projection)

2,177

-48.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.5%2050 57.2%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Tsunagi

Overview

Tsunagi (津奈木町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 4,255 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tsunagi's population is expected to reach 3,498 by 2030 (-17.8%), 2,804 by 2040 (-34.1%), and 2,177 by 2050 (-48.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 57.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Tsunagi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Tsunagi, Kumamoto?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Tsunagi has a population of 4,255.
Q.What is the projected population of Tsunagi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Tsunagi's population is expected to be 3,498 in 2030, 2,804 in 2040, and 2,177 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Tsunagi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Tsunagi's population is projected to change by -48.8%. The 10-year change is -17.8% and the 20-year change is -34.1%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Tsunagi?
A.Tsunagi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 57.2% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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