Hokkaido北海道
Yuubari 夕張市
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Yuubari, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 5,610 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,978 by 2030 and 2,154 by 2050 (a decrease of about 70.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 52.2% in 2020 to 59.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,610
2030
(Projection)
4,978
▼ -32.1%
2040
(Projection)
3,290
▼ -55.1%
2050
(Projection)
2,154
▼ -70.6%
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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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Yuubari 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 | 41,715 | ▲ +468.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 31,665 | ▲ +331.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 20,969 | ▲ +185.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,116 | ▲ +133.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 14,791 | ▲ +101.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 13,001 | ▲ +77.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,922 | ▲ +48.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,843 | ▲ +20.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,334 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,610 | ▼ -23.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,978 | ▼ -32.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,056 | ▼ -44.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,290 | ▼ -55.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,669 | ▼ -63.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,154 | ▼ -70.6% | Projection |
About Yuubari
Overview
Yuubari (夕張市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 5,610 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yuubari
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yuubari's population is expected to reach 4,978 by 2030 (-32.1%), 3,290 by 2040 (-55.1%), and 2,154 by 2050 (-70.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yuubari
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 52.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yuubari is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #7 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #135 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1560 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