Wakayama和歌山県
Hashimoto 橋本市
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Hashimoto, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 56,762 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 53,387 by 2030 and 37,636 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.2% in 2020 to 47.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
56,762
2030
(Projection)
53,387
▼ -12.2%
2040
(Projection)
45,468
▼ -25.2%
2050
(Projection)
37,636
▼ -38.1%
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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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Hashimoto 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 | 52,616 | ▼ -13.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 56,755 | ▼ -6.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 62,156 | ▲ +2.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 69,329 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 70,469 | ▲ +15.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 68,529 | ▲ +12.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 66,361 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 63,621 | ▲ +4.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 60,818 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 56,762 | ▼ -6.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 53,387 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 49,480 | ▼ -18.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 45,468 | ▼ -25.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 41,452 | ▼ -31.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 37,636 | ▼ -38.1% | Projection |
About Hashimoto
Overview
Hashimoto (橋本市) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 56,762 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hashimoto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hashimoto's population is expected to reach 53,387 by 2030 (-12.2%), 45,468 by 2040 (-25.2%), and 37,636 by 2050 (-38.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hashimoto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hashimoto's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #790 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #695 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #626 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Wakayama
Earnings in Wakayama (和歌山県): Average salary in Wakayama (和歌山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure