Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Iwatsuki さいたま市岩槻区

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Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan has a population of 110,197 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 109,284 by 2030 and 100,456 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.2% in 2020 to 37.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

110,197

2030

(Projection)

109,284

▼ -2.3%

2040

(Projection)

104,719

▼ -6.3%

2050

(Projection)

100,456

▼ -10.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 31.2%→2050 37.7%

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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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Iwatsuki Population Table (2005–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2005108,976▼ -2.5%Census
2010111,286▼ -0.5%Census
2015109,801▼ -1.8%Census
2020111,815—Census
2025110,197▼ -1.4%Census
2030109,284▼ -2.3%Projection
2035107,094▼ -4.2%Projection
2040104,719▼ -6.3%Projection
2045102,451▼ -8.4%Projection
2050100,456▼ -10.2%Projection

About Iwatsuki

Overview

Iwatsuki (さいたま市岩槻区) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 110,197 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Iwatsuki

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iwatsuki's population is expected to reach 109,284 by 2030 (-2.3%), 104,719 by 2040 (-6.3%), and 100,456 by 2050 (-10.2%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Iwatsuki

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Iwatsuki's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1613 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1419 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #375 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama

Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Iwatsuki, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Iwatsuki has a population of 110,197.
Q.What is the population of Iwatsuki in 2026?
A.Iwatsuki's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 110,014. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (110,197) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (109,284).
Q.What is the projected population of Iwatsuki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Iwatsuki's population is expected to be 109,284 in 2030, 104,719 in 2040, and 100,456 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Iwatsuki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Iwatsuki's population is projected to change by -10.2%. The 10-year change is -2.3% and the 20-year change is -6.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Iwatsuki declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Iwatsuki, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 31.2% to 37.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Iwatsuki?
A.Iwatsuki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 31.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.7% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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