Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Yoshitomi 吉富町

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Yoshitomi, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 6,247 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,962 by 2030 and 4,875 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.4% in 2020 to 39.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

6,247

2030

(Projection)

5,962

▼ -8.8%

2040

(Projection)

5,397

▼ -17.4%

2050

(Projection)

4,875

▼ -25.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.4%→2050 39.8%

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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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Yoshitomi 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
19807,749▲ +18.6%Census
19857,549▲ +15.5%Census
19907,364▲ +12.7%Census
19957,223▲ +10.5%Census
20007,188▲ +10.0%Census
20057,053▲ +7.9%Census
20106,792▲ +3.9%Census
20156,627▲ +1.4%Census
20206,536—Census
20256,247▼ -4.4%Census
20305,962▼ -8.8%Projection
20355,667▼ -13.3%Projection
20405,397▼ -17.4%Projection
20455,130▼ -21.5%Projection
20504,875▼ -25.4%Projection

About Yoshitomi

Overview

Yoshitomi (吉富町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 6,247 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yoshitomi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yoshitomi's population is expected to reach 5,962 by 2030 (-8.8%), 5,397 by 2040 (-17.4%), and 4,875 by 2050 (-25.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Yoshitomi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Yoshitomi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1198 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1283 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1510 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 Yoshitomi, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yoshitomi has a population of 6,247.
Q.What is the population of Yoshitomi in 2026?
A.Yoshitomi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 6,190. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (6,247) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (5,962).
Q.What is the projected population of Yoshitomi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yoshitomi's population is expected to be 5,962 in 2030, 5,397 in 2040, and 4,875 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yoshitomi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yoshitomi's population is projected to change by -25.4%. The 10-year change is -8.8% and the 20-year change is -17.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Yoshitomi 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 Yoshitomi, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 32.4% to 39.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yoshitomi?
A.Yoshitomi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 39.8% 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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