Aomori青森県
Rokkasho 六ヶ所村
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Rokkasho, Aomori, Japan has a population of 10,553 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,349 by 2030 and 6,916 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.4% in 2020 to 38.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,553
2030
(Projection)
9,349
▼ -9.8%
2040
(Projection)
8,209
▼ -20.8%
2050
(Projection)
6,916
▼ -33.3%
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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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Rokkasho 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 | 11,104 | ▲ +7.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 11,003 | ▲ +6.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 10,071 | ▼ -2.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,063 | ▲ +6.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,849 | ▲ +14.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 11,401 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,095 | ▲ +7.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,536 | ▲ +1.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,367 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,553 | ▲ +1.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,349 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,812 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,209 | ▼ -20.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,569 | ▼ -27.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,916 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
About Rokkasho
Overview
Rokkasho (六ヶ所村) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 10,553 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Rokkasho
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Rokkasho's population is expected to reach 9,349 by 2030 (-9.8%), 8,209 by 2040 (-20.8%), and 6,916 by 2050 (-33.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Rokkasho
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Rokkasho's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #949 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1373 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1325 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori
Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure