Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Ukiha うきは市

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Ukiha, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 25,921 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,376 by 2030 and 17,235 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.0% in 2020 to 48.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

25,921

2030

(Projection)

24,376

▼ -12.9%

2040

(Projection)

20,715

▼ -26.0%

2050

(Projection)

17,235

▼ -38.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 36%→2050 48.1%

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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.)

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Ukiha 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
198036,762▲ +31.4%Census
198536,845▲ +31.7%Census
199035,910▲ +28.3%Census
199535,179▲ +25.7%Census
200034,045▲ +21.7%Census
200532,902▲ +17.6%Census
201031,640▲ +13.1%Census
201529,509▲ +5.5%Census
202027,981—Census
202525,921▼ -7.4%Census
203024,376▼ -12.9%Projection
203522,530▼ -19.5%Projection
204020,715▼ -26.0%Projection
204518,938▼ -32.3%Projection
205017,235▼ -38.4%Projection

About Ukiha

Overview

Ukiha (うきは市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 25,921 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Ukiha

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ukiha's population is expected to reach 24,376 by 2030 (-12.9%), 20,715 by 2040 (-26.0%), and 17,235 by 2050 (-38.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Ukiha

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Ukiha's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #778 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #683 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #974 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 Ukiha, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Ukiha has a population of 25,921.
Q.What is the population of Ukiha in 2026?
A.Ukiha's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 25,612. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (25,921) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (24,376).
Q.What is the projected population of Ukiha in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Ukiha's population is expected to be 24,376 in 2030, 20,715 in 2040, and 17,235 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Ukiha?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Ukiha's population is projected to change by -38.4%. The 10-year change is -12.9% and the 20-year change is -26.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Ukiha 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 Ukiha, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 36.0% to 48.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Ukiha?
A.Ukiha's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 48.1% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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