Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aomori青森県

Fukaura 深浦町

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Fukaura, Aomori, Japan has a population of 6,259 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,392 by 2030 and 2,547 by 2050 (a decrease of about 65.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 50.7% in 2020 to 69.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

6,259

2030

(Projection)

5,392

▼ -26.6%

2040

(Projection)

3,788

▼ -48.4%

2050

(Projection)

2,547

▼ -65.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 50.7%→2050 69.1%

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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.)

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Fukaura Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198015,445▲ +110.3%Census
198514,307▲ +94.8%Census
199013,335▲ +81.5%Census
199512,546▲ +70.8%Census
200011,799▲ +60.6%Census
200510,910▲ +48.5%Census
20109,691▲ +31.9%Census
20158,429▲ +14.7%Census
20207,346—Census
20256,259▼ -14.8%Census
20305,392▼ -26.6%Projection
20354,547▼ -38.1%Projection
20403,788▼ -48.4%Projection
20453,120▼ -57.5%Projection
20502,547▼ -65.3%Projection

About Fukaura

Overview

Fukaura (深浦町) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 6,259 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fukaura

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukaura's population is expected to reach 5,392 by 2030 (-26.6%), 3,788 by 2040 (-48.4%), and 2,547 by 2050 (-65.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Fukaura

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 50.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 69.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Fukaura is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #27 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #10 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1509 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori

Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fukaura, Aomori?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fukaura has a population of 6,259.
Q.What is the population of Fukaura in 2026?
A.Fukaura's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 6,086. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (6,259) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (5,392).
Q.What is the projected population of Fukaura in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fukaura's population is expected to be 5,392 in 2030, 3,788 in 2040, and 2,547 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fukaura?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fukaura's population is projected to change by -65.3%. The 10-year change is -26.6% and the 20-year change is -48.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Fukaura declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Fukaura, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 50.7% to 69.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fukaura?
A.Fukaura's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 50.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 69.1% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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