Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Koshigaya 越谷市

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Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan has a population of 341,497 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 343,314 by 2030 and 330,327 by 2050 (a decrease of about 3.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.5% in 2020 to 33.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

341,497

2030

(Projection)

343,314

▲ +0.5%

2040

(Projection)

337,927

▼ -1.1%

2050

(Projection)

330,327

▼ -3.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 25.5%→2050 33%

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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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Koshigaya Population Table (1980–2050)

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

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1980223,241▼ -34.7%Census
1985253,479▼ -25.8%Census
1990285,259▼ -16.5%Census
1995298,253▼ -12.7%Census
2000308,307▼ -9.8%Census
2005315,792▼ -7.6%Census
2010326,313▼ -4.5%Census
2015337,498▼ -1.2%Census
2020341,621—Census
2025341,497→ 0.0%Census
2030343,314▲ +0.5%Projection
2035341,076▼ -0.2%Projection
2040337,927▼ -1.1%Projection
2045334,379▼ -2.1%Projection
2050330,327▼ -3.3%Projection

About Koshigaya

Overview

Koshigaya (越谷市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 341,497 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Koshigaya

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Koshigaya's population is expected to reach 343,314 by 2030 (+0.5%), 337,927 by 2040 (-1.1%), and 330,327 by 2050 (-3.3%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Koshigaya

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1747 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1733 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #75 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 Koshigaya, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Koshigaya has a population of 341,497.
Q.What is the population of Koshigaya in 2026?
A.Koshigaya's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 341,860. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (341,497) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (343,314).
Q.What is the projected population of Koshigaya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Koshigaya's population is expected to be 343,314 in 2030, 337,927 in 2040, and 330,327 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Koshigaya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Koshigaya's population is projected to change by -3.3%. The 10-year change is +0.5% and the 20-year change is -1.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Koshigaya 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 Koshigaya, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 25.5% to 33.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Koshigaya?
A.Koshigaya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 25.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 33.0% 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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