Fukui福井県
Minamiechizen 南越前町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
10,009
2030
(Projection)
8,118
▼ -18.9%
2040
(Projection)
6,673
▼ -33.3%
2050
(Projection)
5,368
▼ -46.4%
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 Minamiechizen
Overview
Minamiechizen (南越前町) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 10,009 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-18.9%), 6,673 by 2040 (-33.3%), and 5,368 by 2050 (-46.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
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 #476 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #561 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1386 out of 1916 nationwide.
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