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Saitama埼玉県

Yashio 八潮市

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Yashio, Saitama, Japan has a population of 93,410 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 96,270 by 2030 and 102,076 by 2050 (an increase of about 9.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.3% in 2020 to 29.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

93,410

2030

(Projection)

96,270

▲ +3.1%

2040

(Projection)

100,045

▲ +7.2%

2050

(Projection)

102,076

▲ +9.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 23.3%→2050 29%

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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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Yashio 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
198062,734▼ -32.8%Census
198567,635▼ -27.6%Census
199072,473▼ -22.4%Census
199575,322▼ -19.3%Census
200074,954▼ -19.7%Census
200575,507▼ -19.1%Census
201082,977▼ -11.1%Census
201586,717▼ -7.1%Census
202093,363—Census
202593,410▲ +0.1%Census
203096,270▲ +3.1%Projection
203598,365▲ +5.4%Projection
2040100,045▲ +7.2%Projection
2045101,276▲ +8.5%Projection
2050102,076▲ +9.3%Projection

About Yashio

Overview

Yashio (八潮市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 93,410 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yashio

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yashio's population is expected to reach 96,270 by 2030 (+3.1%), 100,045 by 2040 (+7.2%), and 102,076 by 2050 (+9.3%). Yashio is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Yashio

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 29.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1884 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1851 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #439 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 Yashio, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yashio has a population of 93,410.
Q.What is the population of Yashio in 2026?
A.Yashio's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 93,982. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (93,410) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (96,270).
Q.What is the projected population of Yashio in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yashio's population is expected to be 96,270 in 2030, 100,045 in 2040, and 102,076 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yashio?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yashio's population is projected to change by +9.3%. The 10-year change is +3.1% and the 20-year change is +7.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Yashio growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Yashio is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yashio?
A.Yashio's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 23.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 29.0% 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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