Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kanagawa神奈川県

Seya 横浜市瀬谷区

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Seya, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 120,301 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 115,024 by 2030 and 97,706 by 2050 (a decrease of about 20.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.9% in 2020 to 41.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

120,301

2030

(Projection)

115,024

▼ -6.2%

2040

(Projection)

106,047

▼ -13.5%

2050

(Projection)

97,706

▼ -20.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.9%→2050 41.5%

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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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Seya 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
1980101,124▼ -17.5%Census
1985111,275▼ -9.3%Census
1990119,575▼ -2.5%Census
1995121,489▼ -0.9%Census
2000121,711▼ -0.7%Census
2005127,405▲ +3.9%Census
2010126,913▲ +3.5%Census
2015124,560▲ +1.6%Census
2020122,623—Census
2025120,301▼ -1.9%Census
2030115,024▼ -6.2%Projection
2035110,519▼ -9.9%Projection
2040106,047▼ -13.5%Projection
2045101,759▼ -17.0%Projection
205097,706▼ -20.3%Projection

About Seya

Overview

Seya (横浜市瀬谷区) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 120,301 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Seya

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Seya's population is expected to reach 115,024 by 2030 (-6.2%), 106,047 by 2040 (-13.5%), and 97,706 by 2050 (-20.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Seya

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Seya's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1341 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1132 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #337 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa

Earnings in Kanagawa (神奈川県): Average salary in Kanagawa (神奈川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Seya, Kanagawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Seya has a population of 120,301.
Q.What is the population of Seya in 2026?
A.Seya's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 119,246. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (120,301) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (115,024).
Q.What is the projected population of Seya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Seya's population is expected to be 115,024 in 2030, 106,047 in 2040, and 97,706 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Seya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Seya's population is projected to change by -20.3%. The 10-year change is -6.2% and the 20-year change is -13.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Seya 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 Seya, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.9% to 41.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Seya?
A.Seya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 41.5% 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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