Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Fukuoka 福岡市

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Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 1,662,793 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,659,766 by 2030 and 1,622,565 by 2050 (an increase of about 0.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.9% in 2020 to 30.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

1,662,793

2030

(Projection)

1,659,766

▲ +2.9%

2040

(Projection)

1,664,570

▲ +3.2%

2050

(Projection)

1,622,565

▲ +0.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.9%→2050 30.5%

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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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Fukuoka 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
19801,088,588▼ -32.5%Census
19851,160,440▼ -28.0%Census
19901,237,062▼ -23.3%Census
19951,284,795▼ -20.3%Census
20001,341,470▼ -16.8%Census
20051,401,279▼ -13.1%Census
20101,463,743▼ -9.2%Census
20151,538,681▼ -4.6%Census
20201,612,392—Census
20251,662,793▲ +3.1%Census
20301,659,766▲ +2.9%Projection
20351,669,128▲ +3.5%Projection
20401,664,570▲ +3.2%Projection
20451,647,255▲ +2.2%Projection
20501,622,565▲ +0.6%Projection

About Fukuoka

Overview

Fukuoka (福岡市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 1,662,793 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Fukuoka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukuoka's population is expected to reach 1,659,766 by 2030 (+2.9%), 1,664,570 by 2040 (+3.2%), and 1,622,565 by 2050 (+0.6%). Fukuoka is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Fukuoka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 30.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1802 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1819 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #6 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka

Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Fukuoka, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Fukuoka has a population of 1,662,793.
Q.What is the population of Fukuoka in 2026?
A.Fukuoka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 1,662,188. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (1,662,793) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (1,659,766).
Q.What is the projected population of Fukuoka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Fukuoka's population is expected to be 1,659,766 in 2030, 1,664,570 in 2040, and 1,622,565 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Fukuoka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Fukuoka's population is projected to change by +0.6%. The 10-year change is +2.9% and the 20-year change is +3.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Fukuoka 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. Fukuoka is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Fukuoka?
A.Fukuoka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 30.5% 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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