Wakayama和歌山県
Gobou 御坊市
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Gobou, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 20,986 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 20,516 by 2030 and 14,966 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.6% in 2020 to 46.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
20,986
2030
(Projection)
20,516
▼ -12.6%
2040
(Projection)
17,707
▼ -24.6%
2050
(Projection)
14,966
▼ -36.3%
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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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Gobou 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 | 30,398 | ▲ +29.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 30,450 | ▲ +29.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 29,133 | ▲ +24.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 28,510 | ▲ +21.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 28,034 | ▲ +19.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 27,053 | ▲ +15.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 26,111 | ▲ +11.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 24,801 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,481 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 20,986 | ▼ -10.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 20,516 | ▼ -12.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 19,097 | ▼ -18.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,707 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 16,341 | ▼ -30.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,966 | ▼ -36.3% | Projection |
About Gobou
Overview
Gobou (御坊市) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 20,986 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Gobou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Gobou's population is expected to reach 20,516 by 2030 (-12.6%), 17,707 by 2040 (-24.6%), and 14,966 by 2050 (-36.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Gobou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Gobou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #851 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #793 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1057 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