Kagoshima鹿児島県
Satsumasendai 薩摩川内市
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Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 87,618 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 84,207 by 2030 and 67,988 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.3% in 2020 to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
87,618
2030
(Projection)
84,207
▼ -8.9%
2040
(Projection)
76,106
▼ -17.6%
2050
(Projection)
67,988
▼ -26.4%
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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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Satsumasendai 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 | 102,143 | ▲ +10.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 108,105 | ▲ +17.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 106,432 | ▲ +15.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 106,737 | ▲ +15.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 105,464 | ▲ +14.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 102,370 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 99,589 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 96,076 | ▲ +4.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 92,403 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 87,618 | ▼ -5.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 84,207 | ▼ -8.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 80,087 | ▼ -13.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 76,106 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 72,084 | ▼ -22.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 67,988 | ▼ -26.4% | Projection |
About Satsumasendai
Overview
Satsumasendai (薩摩川内市) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 87,618 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Satsumasendai
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Satsumasendai's population is expected to reach 84,207 by 2030 (-8.9%), 76,106 by 2040 (-17.6%), and 67,988 by 2050 (-26.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Satsumasendai
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Satsumasendai's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1160 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1242 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #461 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagoshima
Earnings in Kagoshima (鹿児島県): Average salary in Kagoshima (鹿児島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure