Fukuoka福岡県
Munakata 宗像市
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Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 96,873 (2025 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% in 2020 to 35.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
96,873
2030
(Projection)
95,170
▼ -2.0%
2040
(Projection)
91,040
▼ -6.2%
2050
(Projection)
86,259
▼ -11.2%
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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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Munakata Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 66,985 | ▼ -31.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 71,389 | ▼ -26.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 78,197 | ▼ -19.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 86,938 | ▼ -10.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 92,056 | ▼ -5.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 94,148 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 95,501 | ▼ -1.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 96,516 | ▼ -0.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 97,095 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 96,873 | ▼ -0.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 95,170 | ▼ -2.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 93,258 | ▼ -4.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 91,040 | ▼ -6.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 88,631 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 86,259 | ▼ -11.2% | Projection |
About Munakata
Overview
Munakata (宗像市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 96,873 as of 2025.
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 (-6.2%), 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 #1587 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1611 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #430 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