Hokkaido北海道
Yakumo 八雲町
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Yakumo, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 14,781 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 13,278 by 2030 and 8,382 by 2050 (a decrease of about 47.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.2% in 2020 to 50.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
14,781
2030Projection
13,278
▼ -16.1%
2040Projection
10,783
▼ -31.9%
2050Projection
8,382
▼ -47.0%
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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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Yakumo 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 | 26,359 | ▲ +66.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 25,621 | ▲ +61.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,781 | ▲ +50.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,315 | ▲ +41.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 21,438 | ▲ +35.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 20,131 | ▲ +27.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 18,896 | ▲ +19.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 17,252 | ▲ +9.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,826 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,781 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 13,278 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 12,031 | ▼ -24.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,783 | ▼ -31.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,556 | ▼ -39.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,382 | ▼ -47.0% | Projection |
About Yakumo
Overview
Yakumo (八雲町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 14,781 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yakumo
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yakumo's population is expected to reach 13,278 by 2030 (-16.1%), 10,783 by 2040 (-31.9%), and 8,382 by 2050 (-47.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yakumo
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yakumo is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #447 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #528 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1189 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