Fukuoka福岡県
Ashiya 芦屋町
Data last updated:
Ashiya, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 13,561 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,651 by 2030 and 8,281 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.2% to 42.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
13,561
2030
(Projection)
11,651
▼ -14.1%
2040
(Projection)
9,919
▼ -26.9%
2050
(Projection)
8,281
▼ -38.9%
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.)
* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.
Ashiya Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,561 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,599 | ▼ -7.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 11,651 | ▼ -14.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,773 | ▼ -20.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,919 | ▼ -26.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,083 | ▼ -33.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,281 | ▼ -38.9% | Projection |
About Ashiya
Overview
Ashiya (芦屋町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 13,561 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Ashiya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ashiya's population is expected to reach 11,651 by 2030 (-14.1%), 9,919 by 2040 (-26.9%), and 8,281 by 2050 (-38.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ashiya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ashiya's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #763 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1052 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1272 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka