Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kagoshima鹿児島県

Nakatane 中種子町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

7,538

2030

(Projection)

6,430

-14.7%

2040

(Projection)

5,430

-28.0%

2050

(Projection)

4,552

-39.6%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.4%2050 47.3%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Nakatane

Overview

Nakatane (中種子町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 7,538 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakatane's population is expected to reach 6,430 by 2030 (-14.7%), 5,430 by 2040 (-28.0%), and 4,552 by 2050 (-39.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Nakatane's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nakatane, Kagoshima?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Nakatane has a population of 7,538.
Q.What is the projected population of Nakatane in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nakatane's population is expected to be 6,430 in 2030, 5,430 in 2040, and 4,552 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nakatane?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nakatane's population is projected to change by -39.6%. The 10-year change is -14.7% and the 20-year change is -28.0%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nakatane?
A.Nakatane's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 47.3% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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