Oita大分県
Yufu 由布市
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Yufu, Oita, Japan has a population of 32,586 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 30,359 by 2030 and 25,542 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.2% in 2020 to 38.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
32,586
2030
(Projection)
30,359
▼ -7.4%
2040
(Projection)
27,966
▼ -14.7%
2050
(Projection)
25,542
▼ -22.1%
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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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Yufu 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 | 34,708 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 35,945 | ▲ +9.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 35,119 | ▲ +7.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 34,773 | ▲ +6.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 35,248 | ▲ +7.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 35,386 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 34,702 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 34,262 | ▲ +4.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 32,772 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 32,586 | ▼ -0.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 30,359 | ▼ -7.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 29,175 | ▼ -11.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 27,966 | ▼ -14.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 26,726 | ▼ -18.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 25,542 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
About Yufu
Overview
Yufu (由布市) is a municipality in Oita, Japan, with a population of 32,586 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yufu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yufu's population is expected to reach 30,359 by 2030 (-7.4%), 27,966 by 2040 (-14.7%), and 25,542 by 2050 (-22.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yufu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yufu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1295 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1399 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #860 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