Hokkaido北海道
Esashi 江差町
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Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 6,230 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,965 by 2030 and 3,445 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.4% in 2020 to 52.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
6,230
2030
(Projection)
5,965
▼ -19.7%
2040
(Projection)
4,613
▼ -37.9%
2050
(Projection)
3,445
▼ -53.6%
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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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Esashi 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 | 13,930 | ▲ +87.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,313 | ▲ +79.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,234 | ▲ +64.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,301 | ▲ +52.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 10,959 | ▲ +47.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 10,131 | ▲ +36.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 9,004 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,248 | ▲ +11.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,428 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,230 | ▼ -16.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,965 | ▼ -19.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,261 | ▼ -29.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,613 | ▼ -37.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,003 | ▼ -46.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,445 | ▼ -53.6% | Projection |
About Esashi
Overview
Esashi (江差町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 6,230 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Esashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Esashi's population is expected to reach 5,965 by 2030 (-19.7%), 4,613 by 2040 (-37.9%), and 3,445 by 2050 (-53.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Esashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Esashi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #203 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #412 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1511 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure