Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hokkaido北海道

Kaminokuni 上ノ国町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

4,308

2030

(Projection)

3,232

-25.0%

2040

(Projection)

2,342

-45.6%

2050

(Projection)

1,639

-62.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 43.4%2050 61.7%

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Kaminokuni

Overview

Kaminokuni (上ノ国町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 4,308 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kaminokuni's population is expected to reach 3,232 by 2030 (-25.0%), 2,342 by 2040 (-45.6%), and 1,639 by 2050 (-62.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 61.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Kaminokuni is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kaminokuni, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Kaminokuni has a population of 4,308.
Q.What is the projected population of Kaminokuni in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kaminokuni's population is expected to be 3,232 in 2030, 2,342 in 2040, and 1,639 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kaminokuni?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kaminokuni's population is projected to change by -62.0%. The 10-year change is -25.0% and the 20-year change is -45.6%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kaminokuni?
A.Kaminokuni's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 43.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 61.7% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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