Wakayama和歌山県
Shirahama 白浜町
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Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan has a population of 18,423 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 17,827 by 2030 and 12,807 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.8% in 2020 to 52.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
18,423
2030
(Projection)
17,827
▼ -12.0%
2040
(Projection)
15,319
▼ -24.4%
2050
(Projection)
12,807
▼ -36.8%
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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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Shirahama 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 | 26,002 | ▲ +28.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 25,264 | ▲ +24.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 24,737 | ▲ +22.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 24,916 | ▲ +23.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 24,563 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 23,642 | ▲ +16.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 22,696 | ▲ +12.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 21,533 | ▲ +6.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 20,262 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 18,423 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 17,827 | ▼ -12.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,587 | ▼ -18.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 15,319 | ▼ -24.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 14,034 | ▼ -30.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 12,807 | ▼ -36.8% | Projection |
About Shirahama
Overview
Shirahama (白浜町) is a municipality in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of 18,423 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shirahama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shirahama's population is expected to reach 17,827 by 2030 (-12.0%), 15,319 by 2040 (-24.4%), and 12,807 by 2050 (-36.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shirahama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shirahama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #828 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #415 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1099 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