Hokkaido北海道
Nakashibetsu 中標津町
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Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 21,783 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 20,948 by 2030 and 16,552 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.8% in 2020 to 43.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
21,783
2030
(Projection)
20,948
▼ -9.0%
2040
(Projection)
18,953
▼ -17.6%
2050
(Projection)
16,552
▼ -28.1%
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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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Nakashibetsu 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 | 21,187 | ▼ -7.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 21,675 | ▼ -5.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 21,900 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,326 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 23,179 | ▲ +0.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 23,792 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 23,982 | ▲ +4.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 23,774 | ▲ +3.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,010 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 21,783 | ▼ -5.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 20,948 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 19,972 | ▼ -13.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 18,953 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 17,817 | ▼ -22.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 16,552 | ▼ -28.1% | Projection |
About Nakashibetsu
Overview
Nakashibetsu (中標津町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 21,783 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nakashibetsu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakashibetsu's population is expected to reach 20,948 by 2030 (-9.0%), 18,953 by 2040 (-17.6%), and 16,552 by 2050 (-28.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nakashibetsu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nakashibetsu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1114 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1004 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1041 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