Hokkaido北海道
Shinhidaka 新ひだか町
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Shinhidaka, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 19,552 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,069 by 2030 and 11,949 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.5% in 2020 to 47.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
19,552
2030
(Projection)
18,069
▼ -16.0%
2040
(Projection)
14,866
▼ -30.9%
2050
(Projection)
11,949
▼ -44.5%
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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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Shinhidaka 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 | 33,190 | ▲ +54.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 32,610 | ▲ +51.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 30,262 | ▲ +40.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 29,337 | ▲ +36.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 28,438 | ▲ +32.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 27,265 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 25,419 | ▲ +18.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 23,231 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 21,517 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 19,552 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 18,069 | ▼ -16.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,422 | ▼ -23.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,866 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,367 | ▼ -37.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,949 | ▼ -44.5% | Projection |
About Shinhidaka
Overview
Shinhidaka (新ひだか町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 19,552 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shinhidaka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shinhidaka's population is expected to reach 18,069 by 2030 (-16.0%), 14,866 by 2040 (-30.9%), and 11,949 by 2050 (-44.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shinhidaka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shinhidaka is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #545 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #727 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1086 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