Kagoshima鹿児島県
China 知名町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
5,748
2030
(Projection)
4,912
▼ -14.5%
2040
(Projection)
4,252
▼ -26.0%
2050
(Projection)
3,627
▼ -36.9%
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.)
* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.
About China
Overview
China (知名町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 5,748 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), China's population is expected to reach 4,912 by 2030 (-14.5%), 4,252 by 2040 (-26.0%), and 3,627 by 2050 (-36.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
China's population decline rate exceeds the national average.