Fukuoka福岡県
Fukuchi 福智町
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Fukuchi, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 21,424 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,231 by 2030 and 12,586 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.7% to 49.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
21,424
2030
(Projection)
18,231
▼ -14.9%
2040
(Projection)
15,396
▼ -28.1%
2050
(Projection)
12,586
▼ -41.3%
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.)
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Fukuchi Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,424 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 19,626 | ▼ -8.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 18,231 | ▼ -14.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,825 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 15,396 | ▼ -28.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,938 | ▼ -34.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 12,586 | ▼ -41.3% | Projection |
About Fukuchi
Overview
Fukuchi (福智町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 21,424 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Fukuchi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukuchi's population is expected to reach 18,231 by 2030 (-14.9%), 15,396 by 2040 (-28.1%), and 12,586 by 2050 (-41.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Fukuchi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Fukuchi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #671 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #607 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1078 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka