Kochi高知県
Shimanto 四万十町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
15,596
2030
(Projection)
12,424
▼ -20.3%
2040
(Projection)
9,872
▼ -36.7%
2050
(Projection)
7,595
▼ -51.3%
Other municipalities in Kochi (高知県)
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 Shimanto
Overview
Shimanto (四万十町) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 15,596 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shimanto's population is expected to reach 12,424 by 2030 (-20.3%), 9,872 by 2040 (-36.7%), and 7,595 by 2050 (-51.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shimanto is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.