Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hokkaido北海道

Otoineppu 音威子府村

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Otoineppu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 603 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 532 by 2030 and 328 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.9% in 2020 to 23.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

603

2030

(Projection)

532

▼ -24.6%

2040

(Projection)

407

▼ -42.4%

2050

(Projection)

328

▼ -53.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 29.9%→2050 23.5%

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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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Otoineppu 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
19802,100▲ +197.5%Census
19852,068▲ +192.9%Census
19901,584▲ +124.4%Census
19951,480▲ +109.6%Census
20001,334▲ +89.0%Census
20051,070▲ +51.6%Census
2010995▲ +40.9%Census
2015832▲ +17.8%Census
2020706—Census
2025603▼ -14.6%Census
2030532▼ -24.6%Projection
2035465▼ -34.1%Projection
2040407▼ -42.4%Projection
2045360▼ -49.0%Projection
2050328▼ -53.5%Projection

About Otoineppu

Overview

Otoineppu (音威子府村) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 603 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Otoineppu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Otoineppu's population is expected to reach 532 by 2030 (-24.6%), 407 by 2040 (-42.4%), and 328 by 2050 (-53.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Otoineppu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 23.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #209 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1897 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1896 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 Otoineppu, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Otoineppu has a population of 603.
Q.What is the population of Otoineppu in 2026?
A.Otoineppu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 589. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (603) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (532).
Q.What is the projected population of Otoineppu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Otoineppu's population is expected to be 532 in 2030, 407 in 2040, and 328 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Otoineppu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Otoineppu's population is projected to change by -53.5%. The 10-year change is -24.6% and the 20-year change is -42.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Otoineppu 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 Otoineppu, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 29.9% to 23.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Otoineppu?
A.Otoineppu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 29.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 23.5% 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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