Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Sakado 坂戸市

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Sakado, Saitama, Japan has a population of 99,273 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 95,855 by 2030 and 84,008 by 2050 (a decrease of about 16.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.6% in 2020 to 38.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

99,273

2030

(Projection)

95,855

▼ -4.4%

2040

(Projection)

89,418

▼ -10.8%

2050

(Projection)

84,008

▼ -16.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 29.6%→2050 38%

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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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Sakado 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
198077,335▼ -22.9%Census
198587,586▼ -12.7%Census
199095,740▼ -4.5%Census
199598,221▼ -2.0%Census
200097,381▼ -2.9%Census
200598,964▼ -1.3%Census
2010101,700▲ +1.4%Census
2015101,679▲ +1.4%Census
2020100,275—Census
202599,273▼ -1.0%Census
203095,855▼ -4.4%Projection
203592,702▼ -7.6%Projection
204089,418▼ -10.8%Projection
204586,507▼ -13.7%Projection
205084,008▼ -16.2%Projection

About Sakado

Overview

Sakado (坂戸市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 99,273 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Sakado

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakado's population is expected to reach 95,855 by 2030 (-4.4%), 89,418 by 2040 (-10.8%), and 84,008 by 2050 (-16.2%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Sakado

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1451 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1401 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #420 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 Sakado, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Sakado has a population of 99,273.
Q.What is the population of Sakado in 2026?
A.Sakado's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 98,589. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (99,273) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (95,855).
Q.What is the projected population of Sakado in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Sakado's population is expected to be 95,855 in 2030, 89,418 in 2040, and 84,008 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Sakado?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Sakado's population is projected to change by -16.2%. The 10-year change is -4.4% and the 20-year change is -10.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Sakado 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 Sakado, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 29.6% to 38.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Sakado?
A.Sakado's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 38.0% 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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