Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokyo東京都

Choufu 調布市

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Choufu, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 245,306 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 251,011 by 2030 and 253,359 by 2050 (an increase of about 4.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.8% in 2020 to 31.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

245,306

2030Projection

251,011

▲ +3.5%

2040Projection

254,713

▲ +5.0%

2050Projection

253,359

▲ +4.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.8%→2050 31.4%

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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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Choufu 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
1980180,548▼ -25.6%Census
1985191,071▼ -21.2%Census
1990197,677▼ -18.5%Census
1995198,574▼ -18.2%Census
2000204,759▼ -15.6%Census
2005216,119▼ -10.9%Census
2010223,593▼ -7.8%Census
2015229,061▼ -5.6%Census
2020242,614—Census
2025245,306▲ +1.1%Census
2030251,011▲ +3.5%Projection
2035253,528▲ +4.5%Projection
2040254,713▲ +5.0%Projection
2045254,454▲ +4.9%Projection
2050253,359▲ +4.4%Projection

About Choufu

Overview

Choufu (調布市) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 245,306 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Choufu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Choufu's population is expected to reach 251,011 by 2030 (+3.5%), 254,713 by 2040 (+5.0%), and 253,359 by 2050 (+4.4%). Choufu is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Choufu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 31.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Choufu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1851 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1795 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #126 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo

Earnings in Tokyo (東京都): Average salary in Tokyo (東京都) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Choufu, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Choufu has a population of 245,306.
Q.What is the population of Choufu in 2026?
A.Choufu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 246,447. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (245,306) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (251,011).
Q.What is the projected population of Choufu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Choufu's population is expected to be 251,011 in 2030, 254,713 in 2040, and 253,359 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Choufu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Choufu's population is projected to change by +4.4%. The 10-year change is +3.5% and the 20-year change is +5.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Choufu growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Choufu is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Choufu?
A.Choufu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 31.4% 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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