Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Munakata 宗像市

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Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 97,158 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 95,170 by 2030 and 86,259 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.5% to 35.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

97,158

2030

(Projection)

95,170

-2.0%

2040

(Projection)

91,040

-6.3%

2050

(Projection)

86,259

-11.2%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 29.5%2050 35.1%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Munakata Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
202097,158Census
202596,578▼ -0.6%Projection
203095,170▼ -2.0%Projection
203593,258▼ -4.0%Projection
204091,040▼ -6.3%Projection
204588,631▼ -8.8%Projection
205086,259▼ -11.2%Projection

About Munakata

Overview

Munakata (宗像市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 97,158 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Munakata

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Munakata's population is expected to reach 95,170 by 2030 (-2.0%), 91,040 by 2040 (-6.3%), and 86,259 by 2050 (-11.2%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Munakata

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1589 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1611 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #434 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Munakata, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Munakata has a population of 97,158.
Q.What is the population of Munakata in 2026?
A.Munakata's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 96,296. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (97,158) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (95,170).
Q.What is the projected population of Munakata in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Munakata's population is expected to be 95,170 in 2030, 91,040 in 2040, and 86,259 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Munakata?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Munakata's population is projected to change by -11.2%. The 10-year change is -2.0% and the 20-year change is -6.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Munakata 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 Munakata, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 29.5% to 35.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Munakata?
A.Munakata's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 29.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.1% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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