Fukushima福島県
Yabuki 矢吹町
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Yabuki, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 16,463 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,968 by 2030 and 12,749 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.4% in 2020 to 39.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
16,463
2030
(Projection)
15,968
▼ -7.6%
2040
(Projection)
14,358
▼ -16.9%
2050
(Projection)
12,749
▼ -26.3%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Yabuki 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 | 17,578 | ▲ +1.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,249 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,642 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 19,075 | ▲ +10.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 18,892 | ▲ +9.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 18,735 | ▲ +8.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 18,407 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 17,370 | ▲ +0.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 17,287 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 16,463 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 15,968 | ▼ -7.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 15,157 | ▼ -12.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,358 | ▼ -16.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,546 | ▼ -21.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 12,749 | ▼ -26.3% | Projection |
About Yabuki
Overview
Yabuki (矢吹町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 16,463 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yabuki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yabuki's population is expected to reach 15,968 by 2030 (-7.6%), 14,358 by 2040 (-16.9%), and 12,749 by 2050 (-26.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yabuki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yabuki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1161 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1336 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1150 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