Kagoshima鹿児島県
Higashikushira 東串良町
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Higashikushira, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 5,889 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,547 by 2030 and 4,430 by 2050 (a decrease of about 29.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.7% in 2020 to 41.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,889
2030
(Projection)
5,547
▼ -11.1%
2040
(Projection)
4,965
▼ -20.4%
2050
(Projection)
4,430
▼ -29.0%
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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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Higashikushira 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 | 8,440 | ▲ +35.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,254 | ▲ +32.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,119 | ▲ +30.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,868 | ▲ +26.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,530 | ▲ +20.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 7,122 | ▲ +14.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,802 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,530 | ▲ +4.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,237 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,889 | ▼ -5.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,547 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,242 | ▼ -16.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,965 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,692 | ▼ -24.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,430 | ▼ -29.0% | Projection |
About Higashikushira
Overview
Higashikushira (東串良町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 5,889 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashikushira
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashikushira's population is expected to reach 5,547 by 2030 (-11.1%), 4,965 by 2040 (-20.4%), and 4,430 by 2050 (-29.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Higashikushira
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Higashikushira's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1097 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1111 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1538 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