Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ishikawa石川県

Houdatsushimizu 宝達志水町

Data last updated:

Houdatsushimizu, Ishikawa, Japan has a population of 10,991 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,050 by 2030 and 6,245 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.6% in 2020 to 54.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

10,991

2030

(Projection)

10,050

▼ -17.1%

2040

(Projection)

8,058

▼ -33.5%

2050

(Projection)

6,245

▼ -48.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.6%→2050 54.1%

Enter your age

See the population of 宝達志水町 when you turn 50, 60, 70 and 80.

years old

Other municipalities in Ishikawa (石川県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Houdatsushimizu Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198017,115▲ +41.2%Census
198517,306▲ +42.8%Census
199016,897▲ +39.4%Census
199516,409▲ +35.4%Census
200015,891▲ +31.1%Census
200515,236▲ +25.7%Census
201014,277▲ +17.8%Census
201513,174▲ +8.7%Census
202012,121—Census
202510,991▼ -9.3%Census
203010,050▼ -17.1%Projection
20359,044▼ -25.4%Projection
20408,058▼ -33.5%Projection
20457,110▼ -41.3%Projection
20506,245▼ -48.5%Projection

About Houdatsushimizu

Overview

Houdatsushimizu (宝達志水町) is a municipality in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of 10,991 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Houdatsushimizu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Houdatsushimizu's population is expected to reach 10,050 by 2030 (-17.1%), 8,058 by 2040 (-33.5%), and 6,245 by 2050 (-48.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Houdatsushimizu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Houdatsushimizu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #394 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #317 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1313 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ishikawa

Earnings in Ishikawa (石川県): Average salary in Ishikawa (石川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Houdatsushimizu, Ishikawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Houdatsushimizu has a population of 10,991.
Q.What is the population of Houdatsushimizu in 2026?
A.Houdatsushimizu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 10,803. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (10,991) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (10,050).
Q.What is the projected population of Houdatsushimizu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Houdatsushimizu's population is expected to be 10,050 in 2030, 8,058 in 2040, and 6,245 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Houdatsushimizu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Houdatsushimizu's population is projected to change by -48.5%. The 10-year change is -17.1% and the 20-year change is -33.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Houdatsushimizu declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Houdatsushimizu, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 39.6% to 54.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Houdatsushimizu?
A.Houdatsushimizu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 54.1% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

Similar-Sized Municipalities in Ishikawa

Municipalities with Similar Trends

Share this page