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Fukuoka福岡県

Nishi 福岡市西区

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Nishi, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 213,437 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 219,753 by 2030 and 216,215 by 2050 (an increase of about 1.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.1% in 2020 to 34.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

213,437

2030

(Projection)

219,753

▲ +3.4%

2040

(Projection)

220,863

▲ +3.9%

2050

(Projection)

216,215

▲ +1.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 24.1%→2050 34%

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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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Nishi 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
1980393,925▲ +85.3%Census
1985122,454▼ -42.4%Census
1990137,953▼ -35.1%Census
1995154,667▼ -27.2%Census
2000166,676▼ -21.6%Census
2005179,387▼ -15.6%Census
2010193,280▼ -9.1%Census
2015206,868▼ -2.7%Census
2020212,579—Census
2025213,437▲ +0.4%Census
2030219,753▲ +3.4%Projection
2035221,128▲ +4.0%Projection
2040220,863▲ +3.9%Projection
2045219,010▲ +3.0%Projection
2050216,215▲ +1.7%Projection

About Nishi

Overview

Nishi (福岡市西区) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 213,437 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Nishi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishi's population is expected to reach 219,753 by 2030 (+3.4%), 220,863 by 2040 (+3.9%), and 216,215 by 2050 (+1.7%). Nishi is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Nishi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1818 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1673 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #165 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 Nishi, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Nishi has a population of 213,437.
Q.What is the population of Nishi in 2026?
A.Nishi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 214,700. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (213,437) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (219,753).
Q.What is the projected population of Nishi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nishi's population is expected to be 219,753 in 2030, 220,863 in 2040, and 216,215 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nishi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nishi's population is projected to change by +1.7%. The 10-year change is +3.4% and the 20-year change is +3.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Nishi 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. Nishi is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nishi?
A.Nishi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 34.0% 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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