Miyazaki宮崎県
Kawaminami 川南町
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Kawaminami, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 14,025 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 13,259 by 2030 and 9,640 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.7% in 2020 to 45.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
14,025
2030Projection
13,259
▼ -12.7%
2040Projection
11,465
▼ -24.5%
2050Projection
9,640
▼ -36.6%
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Kawaminami 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 | 18,026 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,480 | ▲ +21.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,371 | ▲ +20.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 18,053 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 17,630 | ▲ +16.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 17,323 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 17,009 | ▲ +11.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 16,109 | ▲ +6.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,194 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,025 | ▼ -7.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 13,259 | ▼ -12.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 12,354 | ▼ -18.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 11,465 | ▼ -24.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 10,547 | ▼ -30.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 9,640 | ▼ -36.6% | Projection |
About Kawaminami
Overview
Kawaminami (川南町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 14,025 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kawaminami
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawaminami's population is expected to reach 13,259 by 2030 (-12.7%), 11,465 by 2040 (-24.5%), and 9,640 by 2050 (-36.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kawaminami
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kawaminami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #837 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #871 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1214 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki
Earnings in Miyazaki (宮崎県): Average salary in Miyazaki (宮崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure