Fukui福井県
Wakasa 若狭町
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Wakasa, Fukui, Japan has a population of 12,684 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,425 by 2030 and 7,779 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.5% in 2020 to 49.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
12,684
2030Projection
11,425
▼ -18.4%
2040Projection
9,511
▼ -32.1%
2050Projection
7,779
▼ -44.4%
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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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Wakasa 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 | 18,114 | ▲ +29.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,026 | ▲ +28.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 17,835 | ▲ +27.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,567 | ▲ +25.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 17,313 | ▲ +23.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 16,780 | ▲ +19.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 16,099 | ▲ +15.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 15,257 | ▲ +9.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 14,003 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,684 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,425 | ▼ -18.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,452 | ▼ -25.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,511 | ▼ -32.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,627 | ▼ -38.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,779 | ▼ -44.4% | Projection |
About Wakasa
Overview
Wakasa (若狭町) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 12,684 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Wakasa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wakasa's population is expected to reach 11,425 by 2030 (-18.4%), 9,511 by 2040 (-32.1%), and 7,779 by 2050 (-44.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Wakasa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Wakasa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #552 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #625 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1261 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