Okinawa沖縄県
Haebaru 南風原町
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Haebaru, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 41,483 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 41,948 by 2030 and 41,255 by 2050 (an increase of about 2.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 19.6% in 2020 to 28.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
41,483
2030
(Projection)
41,948
▲ +3.7%
2040
(Projection)
42,092
▲ +4.1%
2050
(Projection)
41,255
▲ +2.0%
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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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Haebaru 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 | 20,679 | ▼ -48.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 24,937 | ▼ -38.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 28,616 | ▼ -29.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 30,249 | ▼ -25.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 32,099 | ▼ -20.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 33,537 | ▼ -17.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 35,244 | ▼ -12.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 37,502 | ▼ -7.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 40,440 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 41,483 | ▲ +2.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 41,948 | ▲ +3.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 42,111 | ▲ +4.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 42,092 | ▲ +4.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 41,813 | ▲ +3.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 41,255 | ▲ +2.0% | Projection |
About Haebaru
Overview
Haebaru (南風原町) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 41,483 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Haebaru
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Haebaru's population is expected to reach 41,948 by 2030 (+3.7%), 42,092 by 2040 (+4.1%), and 41,255 by 2050 (+2.0%). Haebaru is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Haebaru
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 19.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 28.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Haebaru's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1824 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1863 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #762 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa
Earnings in Okinawa (沖縄県): Average salary in Okinawa (沖縄県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure