Hokkaido北海道
Shikaoi 鹿追町
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Shikaoi, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 4,860 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,716 by 2030 and 3,802 by 2050 (a decrease of about 27.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.0% in 2020 to 37.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,860
2030
(Projection)
4,716
▼ -10.4%
2040
(Projection)
4,256
▼ -19.2%
2050
(Projection)
3,802
▼ -27.8%
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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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Shikaoi 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 | 6,744 | ▲ +28.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 6,480 | ▲ +23.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 6,307 | ▲ +19.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 6,089 | ▲ +15.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,910 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,876 | ▲ +11.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,702 | ▲ +8.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,542 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,266 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,860 | ▼ -7.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,716 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,481 | ▼ -14.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,256 | ▼ -19.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,036 | ▼ -23.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,802 | ▼ -27.8% | Projection |
About Shikaoi
Overview
Shikaoi (鹿追町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 4,860 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shikaoi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shikaoi's population is expected to reach 4,716 by 2030 (-10.4%), 4,256 by 2040 (-19.2%), and 3,802 by 2050 (-27.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shikaoi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Shikaoi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1126 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1468 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1602 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