Hokkaido北海道
Kenbuchi 剣淵町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
2,927
2030
(Projection)
2,330
▼ -20.4%
2040
(Projection)
1,832
▼ -37.4%
2050
(Projection)
1,411
▼ -51.8%
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.)
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About Kenbuchi
Overview
Kenbuchi (剣淵町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 2,927 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kenbuchi's population is expected to reach 2,330 by 2030 (-20.4%), 1,832 by 2040 (-37.4%), and 1,411 by 2050 (-51.8%). 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 40.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kenbuchi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.