Fukui福井県
Sabae 鯖江市
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Sabae, Fukui, Japan has a population of 67,136 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 65,417 by 2030 and 58,749 by 2050 (a decrease of about 14.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.6% in 2020 to 36.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
67,136
2030Projection
65,417
▼ -4.2%
2040Projection
62,383
▼ -8.7%
2050Projection
58,749
▼ -14.0%
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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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Sabae Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 59,579 | ▼ -12.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 61,452 | ▼ -10.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 62,283 | ▼ -8.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 62,890 | ▼ -7.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 64,898 | ▼ -5.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 66,831 | ▼ -2.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 67,450 | ▼ -1.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 68,284 | → 0.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 68,302 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 67,136 | ▼ -1.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 65,417 | ▼ -4.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 63,996 | ▼ -6.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 62,383 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 60,636 | ▼ -11.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 58,749 | ▼ -14.0% | Projection |
About Sabae
Overview
Sabae (鯖江市) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 67,136 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sabae
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sabae's population is expected to reach 65,417 by 2030 (-4.2%), 62,383 by 2040 (-8.7%), and 58,749 by 2050 (-14.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Sabae
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Sabae's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1507 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1483 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #569 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukui
Earnings in Fukui (福井県): Average salary in Fukui (福井県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure