Yamagata山形県
Sakata 酒田市
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Sakata, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 92,053 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 86,969 by 2030 and 60,768 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.2% in 2020 to 48.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
92,053
2030
(Projection)
86,969
▼ -13.3%
2040
(Projection)
73,766
▼ -26.4%
2050
(Projection)
60,768
▼ -39.4%
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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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Sakata 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 | 125,622 | ▲ +25.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 123,823 | ▲ +23.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 122,850 | ▲ +22.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 122,536 | ▲ +22.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 121,614 | ▲ +21.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 117,577 | ▲ +17.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 111,151 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 106,244 | ▲ +6.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 100,273 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 92,053 | ▼ -8.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 86,969 | ▼ -13.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 80,357 | ▼ -19.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 73,766 | ▼ -26.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 67,200 | ▼ -33.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 60,768 | ▼ -39.4% | Projection |
About Sakata
Overview
Sakata (酒田市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 92,053 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sakata
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakata's population is expected to reach 86,969 by 2030 (-13.3%), 73,766 by 2040 (-26.4%), and 60,768 by 2050 (-39.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Sakata
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Sakata's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #738 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #642 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #445 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamagata
Earnings in Yamagata (山形県): Average salary in Yamagata (山形県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure