Ibaraki茨城県
Hokota 鉾田市
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Hokota, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 43,331 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 41,586 by 2030 and 31,934 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.1% in 2020 to 43.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
43,331
2030
(Projection)
41,586
▼ -9.5%
2040
(Projection)
36,782
▼ -20.0%
2050
(Projection)
31,934
▼ -30.5%
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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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Hokota 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 | 47,731 | ▲ +3.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 49,056 | ▲ +6.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 50,123 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 50,857 | ▲ +10.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 50,915 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 51,054 | ▲ +11.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 50,156 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 48,147 | ▲ +4.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 45,953 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 43,331 | ▼ -5.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 41,586 | ▼ -9.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 39,217 | ▼ -14.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 36,782 | ▼ -20.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 34,324 | ▼ -25.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 31,934 | ▼ -30.5% | Projection |
About Hokota
Overview
Hokota (鉾田市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 43,331 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hokota
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hokota's population is expected to reach 41,586 by 2030 (-9.5%), 36,782 by 2040 (-20.0%), and 31,934 by 2050 (-30.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hokota
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hokota's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1038 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #982 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #745 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ibaraki
Earnings in Ibaraki (茨城県): Average salary in Ibaraki (茨城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure