Kochi高知県
Shimanto 四万十町
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Shimanto, Kochi, Japan has a population of 13,839 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,424 by 2030 and 7,595 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.9% in 2020 to 54.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
13,839
2030
(Projection)
12,424
▼ -20.4%
2040
(Projection)
9,872
▼ -36.7%
2050
(Projection)
7,595
▼ -51.3%
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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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Shimanto 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 | 26,438 | ▲ +69.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 25,622 | ▲ +64.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 24,226 | ▲ +55.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 23,081 | ▲ +47.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 21,844 | ▲ +40.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 20,527 | ▲ +31.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 18,733 | ▲ +20.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 17,325 | ▲ +11.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,607 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 13,839 | ▼ -11.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 12,424 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,120 | ▼ -28.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,872 | ▼ -36.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,687 | ▼ -44.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,595 | ▼ -51.3% | Projection |
About Shimanto
Overview
Shimanto (四万十町) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 13,839 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shimanto
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 (-20.4%), 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 Rate of Shimanto
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.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #285 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #321 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1221 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kochi
Earnings in Kochi (高知県): Average salary in Kochi (高知県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure