Japan Population Decline Simulator

Iwate岩手県

Fudai 普代村

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Fudai, Iwate, Japan has a population of 2,132 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,947 by 2030 and 1,057 by 2050 (a decrease of about 57.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.9% in 2020 to 63.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

2,132

2030

(Projection)

1,947

▼ -21.7%

2040

(Projection)

1,478

▼ -40.6%

2050

(Projection)

1,057

▼ -57.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.9%→2050 63.4%

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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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Fudai 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
19804,023▲ +61.8%Census
19854,013▲ +61.4%Census
19903,909▲ +57.2%Census
19953,796▲ +52.6%Census
20003,583▲ +44.1%Census
20053,358▲ +35.0%Census
20103,088▲ +24.2%Census
20152,795▲ +12.4%Census
20202,487—Census
20252,132▼ -14.3%Census
20301,947▼ -21.7%Projection
20351,703▼ -31.5%Projection
20401,478▼ -40.6%Projection
20451,261▼ -49.3%Projection
20501,057▼ -57.5%Projection

About Fudai

Overview

Fudai (普代村) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 2,132 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fudai

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fudai's population is expected to reach 1,947 by 2030 (-21.7%), 1,478 by 2040 (-40.6%), and 1,057 by 2050 (-57.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Fudai

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 63.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Fudai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #113 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #47 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1802 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Iwate

Earnings in Iwate (岩手県): Average salary in Iwate (岩手県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fudai, Iwate?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fudai has a population of 2,132.
Q.What is the population of Fudai in 2026?
A.Fudai's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 2,095. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (2,132) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (1,947).
Q.What is the projected population of Fudai in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fudai's population is expected to be 1,947 in 2030, 1,478 in 2040, and 1,057 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fudai?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fudai's population is projected to change by -57.5%. The 10-year change is -21.7% and the 20-year change is -40.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Fudai 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 Fudai, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.9% to 63.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fudai?
A.Fudai's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 63.4% 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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