Saitama埼玉県
Souka 草加市
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Souka, Saitama, Japan has a population of 251,360 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 244,031 by 2030 and 229,624 by 2050 (a decrease of about 7.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.8% in 2020 to 33.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
251,360
2030
(Projection)
244,031
▼ -1.7%
2040
(Projection)
236,535
▼ -4.7%
2050
(Projection)
229,624
▼ -7.5%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Souka 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 | 186,618 | ▼ -24.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 194,205 | ▼ -21.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 206,132 | ▼ -17.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 217,930 | ▼ -12.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 225,018 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 236,316 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 243,855 | ▼ -1.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 247,034 | ▼ -0.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 248,304 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 251,360 | ▲ +1.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 244,031 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 240,310 | ▼ -3.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 236,535 | ▼ -4.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 232,977 | ▼ -6.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 229,624 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
About Souka
Overview
Souka (草加市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 251,360 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Souka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Souka's population is expected to reach 244,031 by 2030 (-1.7%), 236,535 by 2040 (-4.7%), and 229,624 by 2050 (-7.5%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Souka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Souka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1670 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1679 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #121 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