Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hiroshima広島県

Fuchuu 府中市

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Fuchuu, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 33,367 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 31,162 by 2030 and 20,800 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.2% in 2020 to 51.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

33,367

2030Projection

31,162

▼ -17.2%

2040Projection

25,722

▼ -31.7%

2050Projection

20,800

▼ -44.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.2%→2050 51.3%

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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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Fuchuu 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
198056,209▲ +49.3%Census
198554,939▲ +45.9%Census
199052,692▲ +39.9%Census
199550,356▲ +33.7%Census
200047,697▲ +26.7%Census
200545,188▲ +20.0%Census
201042,563▲ +13.0%Census
201540,069▲ +6.4%Census
202037,655—Census
202533,367▼ -11.4%Census
203031,162▼ -17.2%Projection
203528,377▼ -24.6%Projection
204025,722▼ -31.7%Projection
204523,185▼ -38.4%Projection
205020,800▼ -44.8%Projection

About Fuchuu

Overview

Fuchuu (府中市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 33,367 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fuchuu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fuchuu's population is expected to reach 31,162 by 2030 (-17.2%), 25,722 by 2040 (-31.7%), and 20,800 by 2050 (-44.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Fuchuu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Fuchuu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #535 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #483 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #850 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 Fuchuu, Hiroshima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fuchuu has a population of 33,367.
Q.What is the population of Fuchuu in 2026?
A.Fuchuu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 32,926. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (33,367) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (31,162).
Q.What is the projected population of Fuchuu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fuchuu's population is expected to be 31,162 in 2030, 25,722 in 2040, and 20,800 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fuchuu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fuchuu's population is projected to change by -44.8%. The 10-year change is -17.2% and the 20-year change is -31.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Fuchuu 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 Fuchuu, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 38.2% to 51.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fuchuu?
A.Fuchuu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 51.3% 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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