Kanagawa神奈川県
Hakone 箱根町
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Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 11,303 (2020 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% to 40.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
11,303
2030
(Projection)
9,650
▼ -14.6%
2040
(Projection)
7,948
▼ -29.7%
2050
(Projection)
6,644
▼ -41.2%
Other municipalities in Kanagawa (神奈川県)
Data Sources
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)（https://www.e-stat.go.jp/）
- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Hakone Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,303 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,510 | ▼ -7.0% | Projection |
| 2030 | 9,650 | ▼ -14.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,793 | ▼ -22.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,948 | ▼ -29.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,222 | ▼ -36.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,644 | ▼ -41.2% | Projection |
About Hakone
Overview
Hakone (箱根町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 11,303 as of 2020.
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 (-14.6%), 7,948 by 2040 (-29.7%), 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 #677 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1225 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1333 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa