Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hiroshima広島県

Fukuyama 福山市

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Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 440,422 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 433,829 by 2030 and 383,669 by 2050 (a decrease of about 16.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.0% in 2020 to 36.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

440,422

2030Projection

433,829

▼ -5.9%

2040Projection

409,939

▼ -11.1%

2050Projection

383,669

▼ -16.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 29%→2050 36.5%

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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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Fukuyama 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
1980425,675▼ -7.6%Census
1985441,502▼ -4.2%Census
1990445,403▼ -3.4%Census
1995453,791▼ -1.5%Census
2000456,908▼ -0.9%Census
2005459,087▼ -0.4%Census
2010461,357▲ +0.1%Census
2015464,811▲ +0.8%Census
2020460,930—Census
2025440,422▼ -4.4%Census
2030433,829▼ -5.9%Projection
2035422,478▼ -8.3%Projection
2040409,939▼ -11.1%Projection
2045396,877▼ -13.9%Projection
2050383,669▼ -16.8%Projection

About Fukuyama

Overview

Fukuyama (福山市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 440,422 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fukuyama

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukuyama's population is expected to reach 433,829 by 2030 (-5.9%), 409,939 by 2040 (-11.1%), and 383,669 by 2050 (-16.8%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Fukuyama

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1440 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1520 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #47 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima

Earnings in Hiroshima (広島県): Average salary in Hiroshima (広島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fukuyama, Hiroshima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fukuyama has a population of 440,422.
Q.What is the population of Fukuyama in 2026?
A.Fukuyama's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 439,103. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (440,422) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (433,829).
Q.What is the projected population of Fukuyama in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fukuyama's population is expected to be 433,829 in 2030, 409,939 in 2040, and 383,669 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fukuyama?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fukuyama's population is projected to change by -16.8%. The 10-year change is -5.9% and the 20-year change is -11.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Fukuyama declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Fukuyama, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 29.0% to 36.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fukuyama?
A.Fukuyama's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 29.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 36.5% 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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