Hokkaido北海道
Rikubetsu 陸別町
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Rikubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 1,992 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,877 by 2030 and 1,290 by 2050 (a decrease of about 43.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.1% in 2020 to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,992
2030
(Projection)
1,877
▼ -17.1%
2040
(Projection)
1,557
▼ -31.2%
2050
(Projection)
1,290
▼ -43.0%
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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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Rikubetsu 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 | 5,002 | ▲ +120.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 4,466 | ▲ +97.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 3,902 | ▲ +72.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 3,429 | ▲ +51.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 3,228 | ▲ +42.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 2,956 | ▲ +30.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 2,650 | ▲ +17.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 2,482 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 2,264 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,992 | ▼ -12.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,877 | ▼ -17.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,711 | ▼ -24.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,557 | ▼ -31.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,416 | ▼ -37.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,290 | ▼ -43.0% | Projection |
About Rikubetsu
Overview
Rikubetsu (陸別町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 1,992 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Rikubetsu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Rikubetsu's population is expected to reach 1,877 by 2030 (-17.1%), 1,557 by 2040 (-31.2%), and 1,290 by 2050 (-43.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Rikubetsu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Rikubetsu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #602 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1231 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1811 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