Hokkaido北海道
Ashoro 足寄町
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Ashoro, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 5,600 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,410 by 2030 and 3,759 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.9% in 2020 to 40.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,600
2030
(Projection)
5,410
▼ -17.6%
2040
(Projection)
4,503
▼ -31.4%
2050
(Projection)
3,759
▼ -42.7%
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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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Ashoro 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 | 12,667 | ▲ +93.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 11,586 | ▲ +76.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 10,289 | ▲ +56.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 9,522 | ▲ +45.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,871 | ▲ +35.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,317 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 7,630 | ▲ +16.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,990 | ▲ +6.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,563 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,600 | ▼ -14.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,410 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,925 | ▼ -25.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,503 | ▼ -31.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,112 | ▼ -37.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,759 | ▼ -42.7% | Projection |
About Ashoro
Overview
Ashoro (足寄町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 5,600 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ashoro
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ashoro's population is expected to reach 5,410 by 2030 (-17.6%), 4,503 by 2040 (-31.4%), and 3,759 by 2050 (-42.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ashoro
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ashoro is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #618 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1224 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1561 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