Saitama埼玉県
Honjou 本庄市
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Honjou, Saitama, Japan has a population of 76,337 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 74,876 by 2030 and 65,077 by 2050 (a decrease of about 17.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.2% in 2020 to 40.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
76,337
2030
(Projection)
74,876
▼ -4.7%
2040
(Projection)
70,214
▼ -10.6%
2050
(Projection)
65,077
▼ -17.2%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Honjou 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 | 72,089 | ▼ -8.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 75,449 | ▼ -4.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 78,551 | → 0.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 81,662 | ▲ +3.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 82,670 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 81,957 | ▲ +4.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 81,889 | ▲ +4.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 77,881 | ▼ -0.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 78,569 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 76,337 | ▼ -2.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 74,876 | ▼ -4.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 72,647 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 70,214 | ▼ -10.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 67,647 | ▼ -13.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 65,077 | ▼ -17.2% | Projection |
About Honjou
Overview
Honjou (本庄市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 76,337 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Honjou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Honjou's population is expected to reach 74,876 by 2030 (-4.7%), 70,214 by 2040 (-10.6%), and 65,077 by 2050 (-17.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Honjou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Honjou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1427 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1259 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #510 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama
Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure