Hokkaido北海道
Niseko ニセコ町
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Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 5,324 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,088 by 2030 and 4,852 by 2050 (a decrease of about 4.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.8% in 2020 to 35.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,324
2030
(Projection)
5,088
▲ +0.3%
2040
(Projection)
5,013
▼ -1.2%
2050
(Projection)
4,852
▼ -4.4%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Niseko 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 | 4,567 | ▼ -10.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 4,593 | ▼ -9.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 4,511 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 4,641 | ▼ -8.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 4,553 | ▼ -10.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 4,669 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 4,823 | ▼ -4.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 4,958 | ▼ -2.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,074 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,324 | ▲ +4.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,088 | ▲ +0.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,061 | ▼ -0.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,013 | ▼ -1.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,941 | ▼ -2.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,852 | ▼ -4.4% | Projection |
About Niseko
Overview
Niseko (ニセコ町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 5,324 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Niseko
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Niseko's population is expected to reach 5,088 by 2030 (+0.3%), 5,013 by 2040 (-1.2%), and 4,852 by 2050 (-4.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Niseko
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Niseko's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1732 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1555 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1578 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