Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Nihonmatsu 二本松市

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Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 49,234 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 46,509 by 2030 and 31,803 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.5% in 2020 to 49.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

49,234

2030

(Projection)

46,509

▼ -13.2%

2040

(Projection)

39,230

▼ -26.8%

2050

(Projection)

31,803

▼ -40.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 34.5%→2050 49.4%

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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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Nihonmatsu 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
198066,709▲ +24.6%Census
198567,154▲ +25.4%Census
199066,988▲ +25.1%Census
199567,269▲ +25.6%Census
200066,077▲ +23.4%Census
200563,178▲ +18.0%Census
201059,871▲ +11.8%Census
201558,162▲ +8.6%Census
202053,557—Census
202549,234▼ -8.1%Census
203046,509▼ -13.2%Projection
203542,915▼ -19.9%Projection
204039,230▼ -26.8%Projection
204535,499▼ -33.7%Projection
205031,803▼ -40.6%Projection

About Nihonmatsu

Overview

Nihonmatsu (二本松市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 49,234 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Nihonmatsu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nihonmatsu's population is expected to reach 46,509 by 2030 (-13.2%), 39,230 by 2040 (-26.8%), and 31,803 by 2050 (-40.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Nihonmatsu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #697 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #597 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #683 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nihonmatsu, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Nihonmatsu has a population of 49,234.
Q.What is the population of Nihonmatsu in 2026?
A.Nihonmatsu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 48,689. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (49,234) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (46,509).
Q.What is the projected population of Nihonmatsu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nihonmatsu's population is expected to be 46,509 in 2030, 39,230 in 2040, and 31,803 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nihonmatsu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nihonmatsu's population is projected to change by -40.6%. The 10-year change is -13.2% and the 20-year change is -26.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Nihonmatsu 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 Nihonmatsu, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 34.5% to 49.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nihonmatsu?
A.Nihonmatsu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 34.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 49.4% 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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