Tochigi栃木県
Sakura さくら市
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Sakura, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 44,161 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 42,712 by 2030 and 38,224 by 2050 (a decrease of about 14.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.4% in 2020 to 35.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
44,161
2030Projection
42,712
▼ -4.0%
2040Projection
40,573
▼ -8.9%
2050Projection
38,224
▼ -14.1%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Sakura 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 | 34,820 | ▼ -21.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 35,867 | ▼ -19.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 36,543 | ▼ -17.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 38,289 | ▼ -14.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 40,030 | ▼ -10.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 41,383 | ▼ -7.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 44,768 | ▲ +0.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 44,901 | ▲ +0.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 44,513 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 44,161 | ▼ -0.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 42,712 | ▼ -4.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 41,654 | ▼ -6.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 40,573 | ▼ -8.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 39,453 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 38,224 | ▼ -14.1% | Projection |
About Sakura
Overview
Sakura (さくら市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 44,161 as of 2025.
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 (-4.0%), 40,573 by 2040 (-8.9%), and 38,224 by 2050 (-14.1%). 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 #1503 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1596 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #734 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi
Earnings in Tochigi (栃木県): Average salary in Tochigi (栃木県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure