Fukushima福島県
Fukushima 福島市
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Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 265,537 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 262,398 by 2030 and 209,049 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.4% in 2020 to 43.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
265,537
2030
(Projection)
262,398
▼ -7.2%
2040
(Projection)
237,323
▼ -16.0%
2050
(Projection)
209,049
▼ -26.1%
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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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Fukushima 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 | 270,487 | ▼ -4.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 278,229 | ▼ -1.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 284,768 | ▲ +0.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 292,696 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 297,894 | ▲ +5.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 297,357 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 292,590 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 294,247 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 282,693 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 265,537 | ▼ -6.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 262,398 | ▼ -7.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 250,412 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 237,323 | ▼ -16.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 223,398 | ▼ -21.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 209,049 | ▼ -26.1% | Projection |
About Fukushima
Overview
Fukushima (福島市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 265,537 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Fukushima
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 (-16.0%), and 209,049 by 2050 (-26.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Fukushima
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.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1169 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #980 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #108 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima
Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure