Kagoshima鹿児島県
Yuusui 湧水町
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Yuusui, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 8,293 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,385 by 2030 and 4,513 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.2% in 2020 to 54.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
8,293
2030
(Projection)
7,385
▼ -19.0%
2040
(Projection)
5,885
▼ -35.5%
2050
(Projection)
4,513
▼ -50.5%
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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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Yuusui 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 | 13,982 | ▲ +53.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,792 | ▲ +51.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,851 | ▲ +51.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,537 | ▲ +48.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,237 | ▲ +45.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 12,566 | ▲ +37.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,595 | ▲ +27.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,327 | ▲ +13.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 9,119 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,293 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 7,385 | ▼ -19.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,617 | ▼ -27.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,885 | ▼ -35.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,186 | ▼ -43.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,513 | ▼ -50.5% | Projection |
About Yuusui
Overview
Yuusui (湧水町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 8,293 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yuusui
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yuusui's population is expected to reach 7,385 by 2030 (-19.0%), 5,885 by 2040 (-35.5%), and 4,513 by 2050 (-50.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yuusui
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yuusui is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #330 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #287 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1415 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