Hiroshima広島県
Shoubara 庄原市
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Shoubara, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 29,598 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 27,078 by 2030 and 17,950 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.4% in 2020 to 48.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
29,598
2030Projection
27,078
▼ -19.5%
2040Projection
22,175
▼ -34.1%
2050Projection
17,950
▼ -46.6%
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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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Shoubara 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 | 53,506 | ▲ +59.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 52,157 | ▲ +55.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 50,624 | ▲ +50.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 48,539 | ▲ +44.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 45,678 | ▲ +35.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 43,149 | ▲ +28.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 40,244 | ▲ +19.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 37,000 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 33,633 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 29,598 | ▼ -12.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 27,078 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 24,534 | ▼ -27.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 22,175 | ▼ -34.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 19,951 | ▼ -40.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 17,950 | ▼ -46.6% | Projection |
About Shoubara
Overview
Shoubara (庄原市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 29,598 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shoubara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shoubara's population is expected to reach 27,078 by 2030 (-19.5%), 22,175 by 2040 (-34.1%), and 17,950 by 2050 (-46.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shoubara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shoubara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #464 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #682 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #918 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima
Earnings in Hiroshima (広島県): Average salary in Hiroshima (広島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure