Fukui福井県
Awara あわら市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
27,539
2030
(Projection)
24,522
▼ -11.0%
2040
(Projection)
21,289
▼ -22.7%
2050
(Projection)
17,958
▼ -34.8%
Other municipalities in Fukui (福井県)
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.)
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About Awara
Overview
Awara (あわら市) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 27,539 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Awara's population is expected to reach 24,522 by 2030 (-11.0%), 21,289 by 2040 (-22.7%), and 17,958 by 2050 (-34.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Awara's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #902 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #883 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #985 out of 1916 nationwide.
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