Hokkaido北海道
Furano 富良野市
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Furano, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 19,274 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 17,214 by 2030 and 11,574 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.4% in 2020 to 48.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
19,274
2030
(Projection)
17,214
▼ -18.5%
2040
(Projection)
14,290
▼ -32.4%
2050
(Projection)
11,574
▼ -45.2%
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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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Furano 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 | 28,499 | ▲ +34.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 27,876 | ▲ +31.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 26,665 | ▲ +26.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 26,046 | ▲ +23.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 26,112 | ▲ +23.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 25,076 | ▲ +18.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 24,259 | ▲ +14.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 22,936 | ▲ +8.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 21,131 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 19,274 | ▼ -8.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 17,214 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 15,722 | ▼ -25.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,290 | ▼ -32.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 12,901 | ▼ -38.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,574 | ▼ -45.2% | Projection |
About Furano
Overview
Furano (富良野市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 19,274 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Furano
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Furano's population is expected to reach 17,214 by 2030 (-18.5%), 14,290 by 2040 (-32.4%), and 11,574 by 2050 (-45.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Furano
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Furano is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #520 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #640 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1089 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure