Tochigi栃木県
Sakura さくら市
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Sakura, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 44,541 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 42,712 by 2030 and 38,224 by 2050 (a decrease of about 14.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.4% to 35.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
44,541
2030
(Projection)
42,712
▼ -4.1%
2040
(Projection)
40,573
▼ -8.9%
2050
(Projection)
38,224
▼ -14.2%
Other municipalities in Tochigi (栃木県)
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.)
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Sakura Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44,541 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 43,748 | ▼ -1.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 42,712 | ▼ -4.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 41,654 | ▼ -6.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 40,573 | ▼ -8.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 39,453 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 38,224 | ▼ -14.2% | Projection |
About Sakura
Overview
Sakura (さくら市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 44,541 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Sakura
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakura's population is expected to reach 42,712 by 2030 (-4.1%), 40,573 by 2040 (-8.9%), and 38,224 by 2050 (-14.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Sakura
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Sakura's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1502 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1596 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #754 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi