Hokkaido北海道
Hokuto 北斗市
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Hokuto, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 40,576 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 38,479 by 2030 and 27,360 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.2% in 2020 to 48.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
40,576
2030
(Projection)
38,479
▼ -13.1%
2040
(Projection)
33,108
▼ -25.3%
2050
(Projection)
27,360
▼ -38.2%
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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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Hokuto 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 | 39,096 | ▼ -11.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 39,841 | ▼ -10.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 39,741 | ▼ -10.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 43,177 | ▼ -2.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 46,804 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 48,056 | ▲ +8.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 48,032 | ▲ +8.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 46,390 | ▲ +4.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 44,302 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 40,576 | ▼ -8.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 38,479 | ▼ -13.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 35,840 | ▼ -19.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 33,108 | ▼ -25.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 30,263 | ▼ -31.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 27,360 | ▼ -38.2% | Projection |
About Hokuto
Overview
Hokuto (北斗市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 40,576 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hokuto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hokuto's population is expected to reach 38,479 by 2030 (-13.1%), 33,108 by 2040 (-25.3%), and 27,360 by 2050 (-38.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hokuto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hokuto's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #782 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #648 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #774 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