Hokkaido北海道
Saroma 佐呂間町
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Saroma, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 4,332 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,929 by 2030 and 2,475 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.5% in 2020 to 45.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,332
2030
(Projection)
3,929
▼ -19.4%
2040
(Projection)
3,159
▼ -35.2%
2050
(Projection)
2,475
▼ -49.2%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Saroma 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 | 8,666 | ▲ +77.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,389 | ▲ +72.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,801 | ▲ +60.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,252 | ▲ +48.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 6,666 | ▲ +36.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 6,393 | ▲ +31.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,892 | ▲ +20.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,362 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,875 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,332 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,929 | ▼ -19.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,539 | ▼ -27.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,159 | ▼ -35.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,804 | ▼ -42.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,475 | ▼ -49.2% | Projection |
About Saroma
Overview
Saroma (佐呂間町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 4,332 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Saroma
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Saroma's population is expected to reach 3,929 by 2030 (-19.4%), 3,159 by 2040 (-35.2%), and 2,475 by 2050 (-49.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Saroma
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Saroma is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #369 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #867 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1634 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