Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hokkaido北海道

Touma 当麻町

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Touma, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 5,824 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,303 by 2030 and 3,525 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% in 2020 to 50.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

5,824

2030

(Projection)

5,303

▼ -16.1%

2040

(Projection)

4,370

▼ -30.8%

2050

(Projection)

3,525

▼ -44.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.1%→2050 50.8%

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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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Touma Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19809,619▲ +52.2%Census
19859,044▲ +43.1%Census
19908,383▲ +32.7%Census
19957,893▲ +24.9%Census
20007,643▲ +21.0%Census
20057,473▲ +18.3%Census
20107,087▲ +12.2%Census
20156,689▲ +5.9%Census
20206,319—Census
20255,824▼ -7.8%Census
20305,303▼ -16.1%Projection
20354,822▼ -23.7%Projection
20404,370▼ -30.8%Projection
20453,931▼ -37.8%Projection
20503,525▼ -44.2%Projection

About Touma

Overview

Touma (当麻町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 5,824 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Touma

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Touma's population is expected to reach 5,303 by 2030 (-16.1%), 4,370 by 2040 (-30.8%), and 3,525 by 2050 (-44.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Touma

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Touma is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #555 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #510 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1543 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Touma, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Touma has a population of 5,824.
Q.What is the population of Touma in 2026?
A.Touma's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 5,720. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (5,824) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (5,303).
Q.What is the projected population of Touma in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Touma's population is expected to be 5,303 in 2030, 4,370 in 2040, and 3,525 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Touma?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Touma's population is projected to change by -44.2%. The 10-year change is -16.1% and the 20-year change is -30.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Touma declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Touma, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.1% to 50.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Touma?
A.Touma's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 50.8% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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