Hokkaido北海道
Shiraoi 白老町
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Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 14,564 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 13,157 by 2030 and 7,706 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 45.9% in 2020 to 57.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
14,564
2030
(Projection)
13,157
▼ -18.8%
2040
(Projection)
10,210
▼ -37.0%
2050
(Projection)
7,706
▼ -52.5%
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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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Shiraoi 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 | 24,168 | ▲ +49.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 24,353 | ▲ +50.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,229 | ▲ +43.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,414 | ▲ +38.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 21,662 | ▲ +33.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 20,748 | ▲ +28.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 19,376 | ▲ +19.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 17,740 | ▲ +9.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 16,212 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,564 | ▼ -10.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 13,157 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,653 | ▼ -28.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,210 | ▼ -37.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,884 | ▼ -45.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,706 | ▼ -52.5% | Projection |
About Shiraoi
Overview
Shiraoi (白老町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 14,564 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shiraoi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shiraoi's population is expected to reach 13,157 by 2030 (-18.8%), 10,210 by 2040 (-37.0%), and 7,706 by 2050 (-52.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Shiraoi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 45.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 57.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shiraoi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #246 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #190 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1195 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