Kagoshima鹿児島県
Minamitane 南種子町
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Minamitane, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 5,445 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,637 by 2030 and 3,295 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.1% to 49.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
5,445
2030
(Projection)
4,637
▼ -14.8%
2040
(Projection)
3,929
▼ -27.8%
2050
(Projection)
3,295
▼ -39.5%
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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Minamitane Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,445 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,042 | ▼ -7.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 4,637 | ▼ -14.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,261 | ▼ -21.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,929 | ▼ -27.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,611 | ▼ -33.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,295 | ▼ -39.5% | Projection |
About Minamitane
Overview
Minamitane (南種子町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 5,445 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Minamitane
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minamitane's population is expected to reach 4,637 by 2030 (-14.8%), 3,929 by 2040 (-27.8%), and 3,295 by 2050 (-39.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minamitane
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minamitane's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #738 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #622 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1597 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagoshima