Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hokkaido北海道

Date 伊達市

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Date, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 30,064 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 27,813 by 2030 and 19,762 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.4% in 2020 to 52.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

30,064

2030

(Projection)

27,813

▼ -15.3%

2040

(Projection)

23,759

▼ -27.6%

2050

(Projection)

19,762

▼ -39.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.4%→2050 52%

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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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Date Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198036,309▲ +10.6%Census
198536,922▲ +12.5%Census
199036,652▲ +11.7%Census
199536,647▲ +11.6%Census
200037,139▲ +13.1%Census
200537,066▲ +12.9%Census
201036,278▲ +10.5%Census
201534,995▲ +6.6%Census
202032,826—Census
202530,064▼ -8.4%Census
203027,813▼ -15.3%Projection
203525,786▼ -21.4%Projection
204023,759▼ -27.6%Projection
204521,709▼ -33.9%Projection
205019,762▼ -39.8%Projection

About Date

Overview

Date (伊達市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 30,064 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Date

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Date's population is expected to reach 27,813 by 2030 (-15.3%), 23,759 by 2040 (-27.6%), and 19,762 by 2050 (-39.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Date

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Date's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #725 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #422 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #903 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Date, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Date has a population of 30,064.
Q.What is the population of Date in 2026?
A.Date's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 29,614. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (30,064) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (27,813).
Q.What is the projected population of Date in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Date's population is expected to be 27,813 in 2030, 23,759 in 2040, and 19,762 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Date?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Date's population is projected to change by -39.8%. The 10-year change is -15.3% and the 20-year change is -27.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Date declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Date, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 38.4% to 52.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Date?
A.Date's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.0% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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