Oita大分県
Beppu 別府市
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Beppu, Oita, Japan has a population of 112,309 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 105,401 by 2030 and 84,031 by 2050 (a decrease of about 27.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.9% in 2020 to 41.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
112,309
2030
(Projection)
105,401
▼ -8.6%
2040
(Projection)
94,229
▼ -18.3%
2050
(Projection)
84,031
▼ -27.1%
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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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Beppu 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 | 136,485 | ▲ +18.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 134,775 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 130,334 | ▲ +13.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 128,255 | ▲ +11.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 126,523 | ▲ +9.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 126,959 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 125,385 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 122,138 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 115,321 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 112,309 | ▼ -2.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 105,401 | ▼ -8.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 99,833 | ▼ -13.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 94,229 | ▼ -18.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 88,874 | ▼ -22.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 84,031 | ▼ -27.1% | Projection |
About Beppu
Overview
Beppu (別府市) is a municipality in Oita, Japan, with a population of 112,309 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Beppu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Beppu's population is expected to reach 105,401 by 2030 (-8.6%), 94,229 by 2040 (-18.3%), and 84,031 by 2050 (-27.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Beppu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Beppu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1146 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1156 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #367 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Oita
Earnings in Oita (大分県): Average salary in Oita (大分県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure