Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Kamisato 上里町

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Kamisato, Saitama, Japan has a population of 29,611 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 28,656 by 2030 and 23,596 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.5% in 2020 to 44.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

29,611

2030

(Projection)

28,656

▼ -5.6%

2040

(Projection)

26,381

▼ -13.1%

2050

(Projection)

23,596

▼ -22.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.5%→2050 44.3%

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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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Kamisato 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
198019,700▼ -35.1%Census
198522,022▼ -27.4%Census
199024,626▼ -18.8%Census
199528,514▼ -6.0%Census
200030,126▼ -0.7%Census
200530,855▲ +1.7%Census
201030,998▲ +2.2%Census
201530,565▲ +0.7%Census
202030,343—Census
202529,611▼ -2.4%Census
203028,656▼ -5.6%Projection
203527,616▼ -9.0%Projection
204026,381▼ -13.1%Projection
204525,022▼ -17.5%Projection
205023,596▼ -22.2%Projection

About Kamisato

Overview

Kamisato (上里町) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 29,611 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Kamisato

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kamisato's population is expected to reach 28,656 by 2030 (-5.6%), 26,381 by 2040 (-13.1%), and 23,596 by 2050 (-22.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Kamisato

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Kamisato's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1290 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #929 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #916 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 Kamisato, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Kamisato has a population of 29,611.
Q.What is the population of Kamisato in 2026?
A.Kamisato's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 29,420. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (29,611) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (28,656).
Q.What is the projected population of Kamisato in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kamisato's population is expected to be 28,656 in 2030, 26,381 in 2040, and 23,596 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kamisato?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kamisato's population is projected to change by -22.2%. The 10-year change is -5.6% and the 20-year change is -13.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Kamisato 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 Kamisato, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.5% to 44.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kamisato?
A.Kamisato's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 44.3% 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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