Fukushima福島県
Fukushima 福島市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
282,802
2030
(Projection)
262,398
▼ -7.2%
2040
(Projection)
237,323
▼ -16.1%
2050
(Projection)
209,049
▼ -26.1%
Other municipalities in Fukushima (福島県)
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 Fukushima
Overview
Fukushima (福島市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 282,802 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukushima's population is expected to reach 262,398 by 2030 (-7.2%), 237,323 by 2040 (-16.1%), and 209,049 by 2050 (-26.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Fukushima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.