Kanagawa神奈川県
Hiratsuka 平塚市
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Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 257,765 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 249,773 by 2030 and 219,555 by 2050 (a decrease of about 15.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.6% in 2020 to 39.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
257,765
2030
(Projection)
249,773
▼ -3.3%
2040
(Projection)
235,346
▼ -8.9%
2050
(Projection)
219,555
▼ -15.0%
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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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Hiratsuka 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 | 214,293 | ▼ -17.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 229,990 | ▼ -11.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 245,950 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 253,822 | ▼ -1.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 254,633 | ▼ -1.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 258,958 | ▲ +0.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 260,780 | ▲ +0.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 258,227 | ▼ -0.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 258,422 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 257,765 | ▼ -0.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 249,773 | ▼ -3.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 242,998 | ▼ -6.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 235,346 | ▼ -8.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 227,250 | ▼ -12.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 219,555 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
About Hiratsuka
Overview
Hiratsuka (平塚市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 257,765 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hiratsuka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hiratsuka's population is expected to reach 249,773 by 2030 (-3.3%), 235,346 by 2040 (-8.9%), and 219,555 by 2050 (-15.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Hiratsuka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Hiratsuka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1482 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1296 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #114 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa
Earnings in Kanagawa (神奈川県): Average salary in Kanagawa (神奈川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure