Yamanashi山梨県
Hokuto 北杜市
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Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan has a population of 41,767 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 40,776 by 2030 and 32,364 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.0% in 2020 to 52.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
41,767
2030
(Projection)
40,776
▼ -7.4%
2040
(Projection)
36,609
▼ -16.9%
2050
(Projection)
32,364
▼ -26.5%
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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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Hokuto 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 | 44,320 | ▲ +0.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 45,035 | ▲ +2.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 46,200 | ▲ +4.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 47,318 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 47,888 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 48,144 | ▲ +9.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 46,968 | ▲ +6.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 45,111 | ▲ +2.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 44,053 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 41,767 | ▼ -5.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 40,776 | ▼ -7.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 38,744 | ▼ -12.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 36,609 | ▼ -16.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 34,461 | ▼ -21.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 32,364 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
About Hokuto
Overview
Hokuto (北杜市) is a municipality in Yamanashi, Japan, with a population of 41,767 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hokuto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hokuto's population is expected to reach 40,776 by 2030 (-7.4%), 36,609 by 2040 (-16.9%), and 32,364 by 2050 (-26.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hokuto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Hokuto's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1155 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #380 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #759 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamanashi
Earnings in Yamanashi (山梨県): Average salary in Yamanashi (山梨県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure