Chiba千葉県
Shirako 白子町
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Shirako, Chiba, Japan has a population of 10,311 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,816 by 2030 and 5,779 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.6% to 54.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
10,311
2030
(Projection)
8,816
▼ -14.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,223
▼ -29.9%
2050
(Projection)
5,779
▼ -44.0%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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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Shirako Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,311 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,562 | ▼ -7.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 8,816 | ▼ -14.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,019 | ▼ -22.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,223 | ▼ -29.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,470 | ▼ -37.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,779 | ▼ -44.0% | Projection |
About Shirako
Overview
Shirako (白子町) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 10,311 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Shirako
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shirako's population is expected to reach 8,816 by 2030 (-14.5%), 7,223 by 2040 (-29.9%), and 5,779 by 2050 (-44.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shirako
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shirako is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #567 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #293 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1373 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba