Hokkaido北海道
Kutchan 倶知安町
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Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 14,728 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 14,021 by 2030 and 11,718 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.9% in 2020 to 31.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
14,728
2030
(Projection)
14,021
▼ -7.3%
2040
(Projection)
12,882
▼ -14.9%
2050
(Projection)
11,718
▼ -22.5%
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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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Kutchan 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 | 18,893 | ▲ +24.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,892 | ▲ +24.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,030 | ▲ +19.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,078 | ▲ +12.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 16,184 | ▲ +7.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 16,176 | ▲ +6.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,568 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 15,018 | ▼ -0.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,129 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,728 | ▼ -2.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 14,021 | ▼ -7.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 13,458 | ▼ -11.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 12,882 | ▼ -14.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 12,302 | ▼ -18.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,718 | ▼ -22.5% | Projection |
About Kutchan
Overview
Kutchan (倶知安町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 14,728 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Kutchan
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kutchan's population is expected to reach 14,021 by 2030 (-7.3%), 12,882 by 2040 (-14.9%), and 11,718 by 2050 (-22.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Kutchan
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 31.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Kutchan's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1275 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1789 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1192 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