Japan Population Decline Simulator

Osaka大阪府

Fukushima 大阪市福島区

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Fukushima, Osaka, Japan has a population of 84,205 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 84,393 by 2030 and 86,178 by 2050 (an increase of about 8.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 19.0% in 2020 to 26.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

84,205

2030

(Projection)

84,393

▲ +6.4%

2040

(Projection)

86,843

▲ +9.5%

2050

(Projection)

86,178

▲ +8.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 19%→2050 26%

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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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Fukushima Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198060,101▼ -24.2%Census
198557,497▼ -27.5%Census
199056,252▼ -29.1%Census
199555,104▼ -30.5%Census
200055,733▼ -29.7%Census
200560,959▼ -23.2%Census
201067,290▼ -15.2%Census
201572,484▼ -8.6%Census
202079,328—Census
202584,205▲ +6.1%Census
203084,393▲ +6.4%Projection
203586,000▲ +8.4%Projection
204086,843▲ +9.5%Projection
204586,861▲ +9.5%Projection
205086,178▲ +8.6%Projection

About Fukushima

Overview

Fukushima (大阪市福島区) is a municipality in Osaka, Japan, with a population of 84,205 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fukushima

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukushima's population is expected to reach 84,393 by 2030 (+6.4%), 86,843 by 2040 (+9.5%), and 86,178 by 2050 (+8.6%). Fukushima is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Fukushima

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 19.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 26.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Fukushima's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1877 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1885 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #474 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Osaka

Earnings in Osaka (大阪府): Average salary in Osaka (大阪府) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fukushima, Osaka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fukushima has a population of 84,205.
Q.What is the population of Fukushima in 2026?
A.Fukushima's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 84,243. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (84,205) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (84,393).
Q.What is the projected population of Fukushima in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fukushima's population is expected to be 84,393 in 2030, 86,843 in 2040, and 86,178 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fukushima?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fukushima's population is projected to change by +8.6%. The 10-year change is +6.4% and the 20-year change is +9.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Fukushima growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Fukushima is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fukushima?
A.Fukushima's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 19.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 26.0% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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