Hokkaido北海道
Hamatonbetsu 浜頓別町
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Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 3,046 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,766 by 2030 and 1,605 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.6% in 2020 to 50.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
3,046
2030
(Projection)
2,766
▼ -19.8%
2040
(Projection)
2,158
▼ -37.4%
2050
(Projection)
1,605
▼ -53.5%
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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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Hamatonbetsu 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 | 6,503 | ▲ +88.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 6,117 | ▲ +77.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 5,573 | ▲ +61.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,224 | ▲ +51.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 4,957 | ▲ +43.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 4,582 | ▲ +32.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 4,168 | ▲ +20.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 3,881 | ▲ +12.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 3,448 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,046 | ▼ -11.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,766 | ▼ -19.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,456 | ▼ -28.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,158 | ▼ -37.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,868 | ▼ -45.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,605 | ▼ -53.5% | Projection |
About Hamatonbetsu
Overview
Hamatonbetsu (浜頓別町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 3,046 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hamatonbetsu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hamatonbetsu's population is expected to reach 2,766 by 2030 (-19.8%), 2,158 by 2040 (-37.4%), and 1,605 by 2050 (-53.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Hamatonbetsu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Hamatonbetsu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #210 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #555 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1720 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