Hokkaido北海道
Minamifurano 南富良野町
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Minamifurano, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 2,190 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,067 by 2030 and 1,518 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.2% in 2020 to 41.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
2,190
2030Projection
2,067
▼ -13.0%
2040Projection
1,777
▼ -25.2%
2050Projection
1,518
▼ -36.1%
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Minamifurano 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 | 4,530 | ▲ +90.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 3,976 | ▲ +67.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 3,650 | ▲ +53.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 3,331 | ▲ +40.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 3,236 | ▲ +36.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 2,947 | ▲ +24.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 2,814 | ▲ +18.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 2,555 | ▲ +7.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 2,376 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 2,190 | ▼ -7.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,067 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,913 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,777 | ▼ -25.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,650 | ▼ -30.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,518 | ▼ -36.1% | Projection |
About Minamifurano
Overview
Minamifurano (南富良野町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 2,190 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Minamifurano
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minamifurano's population is expected to reach 2,067 by 2030 (-13.0%), 1,777 by 2040 (-25.2%), and 1,518 by 2050 (-36.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Minamifurano
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Minamifurano's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #854 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1146 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1792 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