Hokkaido北海道
Atsubetsu 札幌市厚別区
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Atsubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 121,892 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 117,185 by 2030 and 92,876 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.7% in 2020 to 47.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
121,892
2030
(Projection)
117,185
▼ -6.3%
2040
(Projection)
105,791
▼ -15.4%
2050
(Projection)
92,876
▼ -25.7%
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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Atsubetsu Population Table (1990–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 112,623 | ▼ -10.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 122,738 | ▼ -1.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 127,718 | ▲ +2.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 129,720 | ▲ +3.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 128,492 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 127,767 | ▲ +2.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 125,083 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 121,892 | ▼ -2.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 117,185 | ▼ -6.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 111,817 | ▼ -10.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 105,791 | ▼ -15.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 99,314 | ▼ -20.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 92,876 | ▼ -25.7% | Projection |
About Atsubetsu
Overview
Atsubetsu (札幌市厚別区) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 121,892 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Atsubetsu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Atsubetsu's population is expected to reach 117,185 by 2030 (-6.3%), 105,791 by 2040 (-15.4%), and 92,876 by 2050 (-25.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Atsubetsu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Atsubetsu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1187 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #697 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #335 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