[Hokuryu Town: 778 people] Hokkaido's population is estimated to reach 3.82 million in 2050, a 26% decrease from 2020, with 67 municipalities accounting for less than half of their population. [Hokkaido Shimbun]

Monday, December 25, 2023

The Hokkaido Shimbun, an internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper (Sapporo), has published an article (dated December 20th) entitled "Three camps attend briefing session for Hokuriku Town Council by-election, no vote likely" which we would like to introduce to you.

2050年道民382万人 人口推計20年比26%減 67市町村半数以下【北海道新聞】
Hokkaido's population is estimated to reach 3.82 million in 2050, down 26% from 2020, with 67 municipalities seeing less than half their population [Hokkaido Shimbun]

Hokuryu Town: 778 people

北竜町・2050年道民382万人 人口推計20年比26%減 67市町村半数以下【北海道新聞】
北竜町・2050年道民382万人 人口推計20年比26%減 67市町村半数以下【北海道新聞】Hokkaido's population is estimated to reach 3.82 million in 2050, down 26% from 2020, with 67 municipalities seeing less than half their population [Hokkaido Shimbun]

National Institute of Population and Social Security Research