Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kagoshima鹿児島県

Isa 伊佐市

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Isa, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 21,375 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 20,044 by 2030 and 13,332 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.6% in 2020 to 48.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

21,375

2030

(Projection)

20,044

▼ -18.0%

2040

(Projection)

16,421

▼ -32.8%

2050

(Projection)

13,332

▼ -45.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 41.6%→2050 48.8%

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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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Isa 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
198038,310▲ +56.7%Census
198537,483▲ +53.3%Census
199036,146▲ +47.8%Census
199535,007▲ +43.2%Census
200033,508▲ +37.0%Census
200531,499▲ +28.8%Census
201029,304▲ +19.8%Census
201526,810▲ +9.6%Census
202024,453—Census
202521,375▼ -12.6%Census
203020,044▼ -18.0%Projection
203518,154▼ -25.8%Projection
204016,421▼ -32.8%Projection
204514,816▼ -39.4%Projection
205013,332▼ -45.5%Projection

About Isa

Overview

Isa (伊佐市) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 21,375 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Isa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Isa's population is expected to reach 20,044 by 2030 (-18.0%), 16,421 by 2040 (-32.8%), and 13,332 by 2050 (-45.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Isa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #512 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #647 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1051 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 Isa, Kagoshima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Isa has a population of 21,375.
Q.What is the population of Isa in 2026?
A.Isa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 21,109. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (21,375) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (20,044).
Q.What is the projected population of Isa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Isa's population is expected to be 20,044 in 2030, 16,421 in 2040, and 13,332 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Isa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Isa's population is projected to change by -45.5%. The 10-year change is -18.0% and the 20-year change is -32.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Isa 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 Isa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 41.6% to 48.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Isa?
A.Isa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 41.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 48.8% 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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