Hokkaido北海道
Chuuou 札幌市中央区
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Chuuou, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 255,523 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 261,989 by 2030 and 255,587 by 2050 (an increase of about 2.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.8% in 2020 to 36.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
255,523
2030
(Projection)
261,989
▲ +5.4%
2040
(Projection)
263,742
▲ +6.1%
2050
(Projection)
255,587
▲ +2.8%
Change vs. 2020 census
Other municipalities in Hokkaido (北海道)
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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Chuuou 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 | 181,806 | ▼ -26.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 180,845 | ▼ -27.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 179,184 | ▼ -27.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 173,358 | ▼ -30.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 181,383 | ▼ -27.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 202,801 | ▼ -18.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 220,189 | ▼ -11.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 237,627 | ▼ -4.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 248,680 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 255,523 | ▲ +2.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 261,989 | ▲ +5.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 264,270 | ▲ +6.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 263,742 | ▲ +6.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 260,421 | ▲ +4.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 255,587 | ▲ +2.8% | Projection |
About Chuuou
Overview
Chuuou (札幌市中央区) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 255,523 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Chuuou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chuuou's population is expected to reach 261,989 by 2030 (+5.4%), 263,742 by 2040 (+6.1%), and 255,587 by 2050 (+2.8%). Chuuou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Chuuou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Chuuou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1836 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1523 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #117 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure