Fukuoka福岡県
Chikugo 筑後市
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Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 48,867 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 47,852 by 2030 and 43,534 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.4% to 35.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
48,867
2030
(Projection)
47,852
▼ -2.1%
2040
(Projection)
45,989
▼ -5.9%
2050
(Projection)
43,534
▼ -10.9%
Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)
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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Chikugo Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48,867 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 48,508 | ▼ -0.7% | Projection |
| 2030 | 47,852 | ▼ -2.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 46,999 | ▼ -3.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 45,989 | ▼ -5.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 44,816 | ▼ -8.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 43,534 | ▼ -10.9% | Projection |
About Chikugo
Overview
Chikugo (筑後市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 48,867 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Chikugo
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chikugo's population is expected to reach 47,852 by 2030 (-2.1%), 45,989 by 2040 (-5.9%), and 43,534 by 2050 (-10.9%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Chikugo
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Chikugo's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1596 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1599 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #709 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka