Tochigi栃木県
Nikkou 日光市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
77,651
2030
(Projection)
65,396
▼ -15.8%
2040
(Projection)
54,117
▼ -30.3%
2050
(Projection)
43,723
▼ -43.7%
Other municipalities in Tochigi (栃木県)
Data Sources
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)（https://www.e-stat.go.jp/）
- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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About Nikkou
Overview
Nikkou (日光市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 77,651 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nikkou's population is expected to reach 65,396 by 2030 (-15.8%), 54,117 by 2040 (-30.3%), and 43,723 by 2050 (-43.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nikkou is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #576 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #599 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #517 out of 1916 nationwide.
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