Hokkaido北海道
Oumu 雄武町
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Oumu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 4,204 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,473 by 2030 and 2,298 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.8% to 41.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
4,204
2030
(Projection)
3,473
▼ -17.4%
2040
(Projection)
2,861
▼ -31.9%
2050
(Projection)
2,298
▼ -45.3%
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 Oumu
Overview
Oumu (雄武町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 4,204 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Oumu's population is expected to reach 3,473 by 2030 (-17.4%), 2,861 by 2040 (-31.9%), and 2,298 by 2050 (-45.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Oumu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #519 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1097 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1672 out of 1916 nationwide.
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