Kagoshima鹿児島県
Minamisatsuma 南さつま市
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Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 30,065 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 27,876 by 2030 and 19,607 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.2% in 2020 to 43.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
30,065
2030
(Projection)
27,876
▼ -15.2%
2040
(Projection)
23,510
▼ -28.5%
2050
(Projection)
19,607
▼ -40.4%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Minamisatsuma 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 | 52,604 | ▲ +60.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 50,871 | ▲ +54.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 48,113 | ▲ +46.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 45,845 | ▲ +39.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 43,979 | ▲ +33.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 41,677 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 38,704 | ▲ +17.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 35,439 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 32,887 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 30,065 | ▼ -8.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 27,876 | ▼ -15.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 25,612 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 23,510 | ▼ -28.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 21,487 | ▼ -34.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 19,607 | ▼ -40.4% | Projection |
About Minamisatsuma
Overview
Minamisatsuma (南さつま市) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 30,065 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Minamisatsuma
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minamisatsuma's population is expected to reach 27,876 by 2030 (-15.2%), 23,510 by 2040 (-28.5%), and 19,607 by 2050 (-40.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minamisatsuma
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minamisatsuma is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #706 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #988 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #901 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