Fukuoka福岡県
Ashiya 芦屋町
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Ashiya, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 12,289 (2025 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% in 2020 to 42.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
12,289
2030
(Projection)
11,651
▼ -14.0%
2040
(Projection)
9,919
▼ -26.8%
2050
(Projection)
8,281
▼ -38.9%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Ashiya 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 | 18,934 | ▲ +39.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,643 | ▲ +37.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 17,398 | ▲ +28.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 16,685 | ▲ +23.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 15,827 | ▲ +16.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 16,247 | ▲ +19.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,369 | ▲ +13.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 14,208 | ▲ +4.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,545 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,289 | ▼ -9.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,651 | ▼ -14.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,773 | ▼ -20.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,919 | ▼ -26.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,083 | ▼ -32.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,281 | ▼ -38.9% | Projection |
About Ashiya
Overview
Ashiya (芦屋町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 12,289 as of 2025.
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 (-14.0%), 9,919 by 2040 (-26.8%), 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 #761 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1052 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1278 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