Fukui福井県
Minamiechizen 南越前町
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Minamiechizen, Fukui, Japan has a population of 8,935 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,118 by 2030 and 5,368 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.7% in 2020 to 50.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
8,935
2030Projection
8,118
▼ -18.8%
2040Projection
6,673
▼ -33.3%
2050Projection
5,368
▼ -46.3%
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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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Minamiechizen 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 | 13,820 | ▲ +38.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,886 | ▲ +38.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,804 | ▲ +38.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,616 | ▲ +36.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,221 | ▲ +32.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 12,274 | ▲ +22.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,551 | ▲ +15.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,799 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,002 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,935 | ▼ -10.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,118 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,383 | ▼ -26.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,673 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,005 | ▼ -40.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,368 | ▼ -46.3% | Projection |
About Minamiechizen
Overview
Minamiechizen (南越前町) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 8,935 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Minamiechizen
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minamiechizen's population is expected to reach 8,118 by 2030 (-18.8%), 6,673 by 2040 (-33.3%), and 5,368 by 2050 (-46.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minamiechizen
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Minamiechizen is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #478 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #561 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1394 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