Saitama埼玉県
Souka 草加市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
248,037
2030
(Projection)
244,031
▼ -1.6%
2040
(Projection)
236,535
▼ -4.6%
2050
(Projection)
229,624
▼ -7.4%
Other municipalities in Saitama (埼玉県)
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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About Souka
Overview
Souka (草加市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 248,037 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-1.6%), 236,535 by 2040 (-4.6%), and 229,624 by 2050 (-7.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
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.