Ishikawa石川県
Shika 志賀町
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Shika, Ishikawa, Japan has a population of 15,904 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 14,927 by 2030 and 8,740 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.7% in 2020 to 56.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
15,904
2030
(Projection)
14,927
▼ -19.9%
2040
(Projection)
11,592
▼ -37.8%
2050
(Projection)
8,740
▼ -53.1%
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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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Shika 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 | 30,636 | ▲ +64.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 29,828 | ▲ +60.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 28,782 | ▲ +54.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 26,965 | ▲ +44.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 25,396 | ▲ +36.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 23,790 | ▲ +27.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 22,216 | ▲ +19.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 20,422 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 18,630 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 15,904 | ▼ -14.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 14,927 | ▼ -19.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 13,222 | ▼ -29.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 11,592 | ▼ -37.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 10,088 | ▼ -45.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,740 | ▼ -53.1% | Projection |
About Shika
Overview
Shika (志賀町) is a municipality in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of 15,904 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shika
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shika's population is expected to reach 14,927 by 2030 (-19.9%), 11,592 by 2040 (-37.8%), and 8,740 by 2050 (-53.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Shika
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shika is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #223 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #216 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1162 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ishikawa
Earnings in Ishikawa (石川県): Average salary in Ishikawa (石川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure