Tochigi栃木県
Nikkou 日光市
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Nikkou, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 71,574 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 65,396 by 2030 and 43,723 by 2050 (a decrease of about 43.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.1% in 2020 to 49.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
71,574
2030Projection
65,396
▼ -15.8%
2040Projection
54,117
▼ -30.3%
2050Projection
43,723
▼ -43.7%
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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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Nikkou 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 | 97,515 | ▲ +25.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 96,634 | ▲ +24.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 96,859 | ▲ +24.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 99,988 | ▲ +28.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 98,143 | ▲ +26.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 94,291 | ▲ +21.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 90,066 | ▲ +16.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 83,386 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 77,661 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 71,574 | ▼ -7.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 65,396 | ▼ -15.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 59,717 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 54,117 | ▼ -30.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 48,778 | ▼ -37.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 43,723 | ▼ -43.7% | Projection |
About Nikkou
Overview
Nikkou (日光市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 71,574 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nikkou
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 Rate of Nikkou
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 #574 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #599 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #538 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi
Earnings in Tochigi (栃木県): Average salary in Tochigi (栃木県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure