Hokkaido北海道
Horokanai 幌加内町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
1,371
2030
(Projection)
1,022
▼ -25.5%
2040
(Projection)
785
▼ -42.7%
2050
(Projection)
596
▼ -56.5%
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 Horokanai
Overview
Horokanai (幌加内町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 1,371 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Horokanai's population is expected to reach 1,022 by 2030 (-25.5%), 785 by 2040 (-42.7%), and 596 by 2050 (-56.5%). 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 40.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Horokanai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.