Hokkaido北海道
Kushiro 釧路市
Data last updated:
Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 151,171 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 141,611 by 2030 and 98,544 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.4% in 2020 to 46.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
151,171
2030
(Projection)
141,611
▼ -14.2%
2040
(Projection)
119,698
▼ -27.5%
2050
(Projection)
98,544
▼ -40.3%
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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Kushiro 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 | 227,234 | ▲ +37.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 226,097 | ▲ +37.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 216,423 | ▲ +31.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 209,680 | ▲ +27.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 201,566 | ▲ +22.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 190,478 | ▲ +15.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 181,169 | ▲ +9.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 174,742 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 165,077 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 151,171 | ▼ -8.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 141,611 | ▼ -14.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 130,685 | ▼ -20.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 119,698 | ▼ -27.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 108,859 | ▼ -34.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 98,544 | ▼ -40.3% | Projection |
About Kushiro
Overview
Kushiro (釧路市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 151,171 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kushiro
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kushiro's population is expected to reach 141,611 by 2030 (-14.2%), 119,698 by 2040 (-27.5%), and 98,544 by 2050 (-40.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kushiro
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kushiro is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #707 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #753 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #259 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