Kagoshima鹿児島県
Kimotsuki 肝付町
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Kimotsuki, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 14,237 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,326 by 2030 and 7,454 by 2050 (a decrease of about 47.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.4% to 47.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
14,237
2030
(Projection)
11,326
▼ -20.4%
2040
(Projection)
9,231
▼ -35.2%
2050
(Projection)
7,454
▼ -47.6%
Other municipalities in Kagoshima (鹿児島県)
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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Kimotsuki Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,237 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,486 | ▼ -12.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 11,326 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,222 | ▼ -28.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,231 | ▼ -35.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,297 | ▼ -41.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,454 | ▼ -47.6% | Projection |
About Kimotsuki
Overview
Kimotsuki (肝付町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 14,237 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Kimotsuki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kimotsuki's population is expected to reach 11,326 by 2030 (-20.4%), 9,231 by 2040 (-35.2%), and 7,454 by 2050 (-47.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kimotsuki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kimotsuki is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #431 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #742 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1251 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagoshima