Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamagata山形県

Sagae 寒河江市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

40,208

2030

(Projection)

36,572

-9.0%

2040

(Projection)

32,888

-18.2%

2050

(Projection)

29,014

-27.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.1%2050 41%

Other municipalities in Yamagata (山形県)

Data Sources

  • Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)https://www.e-stat.go.jp/
  • National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Sagae

Overview

Sagae (寒河江市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 40,208 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sagae's population is expected to reach 36,572 by 2030 (-9.0%), 32,888 by 2040 (-18.2%), and 29,014 by 2050 (-27.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Sagae's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Sagae, Yamagata?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Sagae has a population of 40,208.
Q.What is the projected population of Sagae in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Sagae's population is expected to be 36,572 in 2030, 32,888 in 2040, and 29,014 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Sagae?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Sagae's population is projected to change by -27.8%. The 10-year change is -9.0% and the 20-year change is -18.2%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Sagae?
A.Sagae's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 41.0% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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