Fukui福井県
Ikeda 池田町
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Ikeda, Fukui, Japan has a population of 2,282 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,904 by 2030 and 1,138 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.5% in 2020 to 53.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
2,282
2030Projection
1,904
▼ -21.4%
2040Projection
1,488
▼ -38.6%
2050Projection
1,138
▼ -53.0%
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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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Ikeda 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 | 4,510 | ▲ +86.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 4,318 | ▲ +78.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 4,203 | ▲ +73.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 4,032 | ▲ +66.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 3,759 | ▲ +55.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 3,405 | ▲ +40.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 3,046 | ▲ +25.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 2,638 | ▲ +8.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 2,423 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 2,282 | ▼ -5.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,904 | ▼ -21.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,683 | ▼ -30.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,488 | ▼ -38.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,307 | ▼ -46.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,138 | ▼ -53.0% | Projection |
About Ikeda
Overview
Ikeda (池田町) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 2,282 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ikeda
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ikeda's population is expected to reach 1,904 by 2030 (-21.4%), 1,488 by 2040 (-38.6%), and 1,138 by 2050 (-53.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Ikeda
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Ikeda is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #226 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #343 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1788 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukui
Earnings in Fukui (福井県): Average salary in Fukui (福井県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure