Kanagawa神奈川県
Hakone 箱根町
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Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 10,270 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,650 by 2030 and 6,644 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.3% in 2020 to 40.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,270
2030
(Projection)
9,650
▼ -14.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,948
▼ -29.6%
2050
(Projection)
6,644
▼ -41.2%
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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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Hakone 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 | 19,882 | ▲ +76.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 19,792 | ▲ +75.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 19,365 | ▲ +71.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 18,411 | ▲ +63.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 15,829 | ▲ +40.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 14,206 | ▲ +25.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 13,853 | ▲ +22.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 11,786 | ▲ +4.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,293 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,270 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,650 | ▼ -14.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,793 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,948 | ▼ -29.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,222 | ▼ -36.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,644 | ▼ -41.2% | Projection |
About Hakone
Overview
Hakone (箱根町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 10,270 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hakone
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hakone's population is expected to reach 9,650 by 2030 (-14.5%), 7,948 by 2040 (-29.6%), and 6,644 by 2050 (-41.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hakone
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hakone is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #673 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1225 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1343 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