Kanagawa神奈川県
Yugawara 湯河原町
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Yugawara, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 21,671 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 20,566 by 2030 and 14,614 by 2050 (a decrease of about 37.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.1% in 2020 to 59.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
21,671
2030
(Projection)
20,566
▼ -12.2%
2040
(Projection)
17,582
▼ -24.9%
2050
(Projection)
14,614
▼ -37.6%
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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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Yugawara 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 | 25,456 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 26,027 | ▲ +11.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 27,717 | ▲ +18.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 28,389 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 27,721 | ▲ +18.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 27,430 | ▲ +17.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 26,848 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 25,026 | ▲ +6.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,426 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 21,671 | ▼ -7.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 20,566 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 19,087 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,582 | ▼ -24.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 16,061 | ▼ -31.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,614 | ▼ -37.6% | Projection |
About Yugawara
Overview
Yugawara (湯河原町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 21,671 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yugawara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yugawara's population is expected to reach 20,566 by 2030 (-12.2%), 17,582 by 2040 (-24.9%), and 14,614 by 2050 (-37.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yugawara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yugawara's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #804 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #119 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1043 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