Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kagoshima鹿児島県

Amami 奄美市

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Amami, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 38,380 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 36,382 by 2030 and 26,905 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.5% in 2020 to 46.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

38,380

2030

(Projection)

36,382

▼ -12.1%

2040

(Projection)

31,579

▼ -23.7%

2050

(Projection)

26,905

▼ -35.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.5%→2050 46.1%

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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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Amami Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198060,052▲ +45.1%Census
198560,455▲ +46.1%Census
199056,026▲ +35.4%Census
199553,410▲ +29.0%Census
200051,898▲ +25.4%Census
200549,617▲ +19.9%Census
201046,121▲ +11.4%Census
201543,156▲ +4.3%Census
202041,390—Census
202538,380▼ -7.3%Census
203036,382▼ -12.1%Projection
203533,930▼ -18.0%Projection
204031,579▼ -23.7%Projection
204529,246▼ -29.3%Projection
205026,905▼ -35.0%Projection

About Amami

Overview

Amami (奄美市) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 38,380 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Amami

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Amami's population is expected to reach 36,382 by 2030 (-12.1%), 31,579 by 2040 (-23.7%), and 26,905 by 2050 (-35.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Amami

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Amami's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #892 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #822 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #797 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Amami, Kagoshima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Amami has a population of 38,380.
Q.What is the population of Amami in 2026?
A.Amami's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 37,980. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (38,380) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (36,382).
Q.What is the projected population of Amami in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Amami's population is expected to be 36,382 in 2030, 31,579 in 2040, and 26,905 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Amami?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Amami's population is projected to change by -35.0%. The 10-year change is -12.1% and the 20-year change is -23.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Amami declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Amami, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 32.5% to 46.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Amami?
A.Amami's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 46.1% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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