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Shizuoka静岡県

Zuokashisuruga 静岡市駿河区

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Zuokashisuruga, Shizuoka, Japan has a population of 204,879 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 206,857 by 2030 and 185,177 by 2050 (a decrease of about 13.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.0% in 2020 to 35.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

204,879

2030

(Projection)

206,857

▼ -2.9%

2040

(Projection)

196,938

▼ -7.6%

2050

(Projection)

185,177

▼ -13.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 27%→2050 35.7%

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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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Zuokashisuruga Population Table (2005–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2005208,055▼ -2.3%Census
2010213,059→ 0.0%Census
2015212,419▼ -0.3%Census
2020213,026—Census
2025204,879▼ -3.8%Census
2030206,857▼ -2.9%Projection
2035202,229▼ -5.1%Projection
2040196,938▼ -7.6%Projection
2045191,219▼ -10.2%Projection
2050185,177▼ -13.1%Projection

About Zuokashisuruga

Overview

Zuokashisuruga (静岡市駿河区) is a municipality in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of 204,879 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Zuokashisuruga

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Zuokashisuruga's population is expected to reach 206,857 by 2030 (-2.9%), 196,938 by 2040 (-7.6%), and 185,177 by 2050 (-13.1%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Zuokashisuruga

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1532 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1565 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #175 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shizuoka

Earnings in Shizuoka (静岡県): Average salary in Shizuoka (静岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Zuokashisuruga, Shizuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Zuokashisuruga has a population of 204,879.
Q.What is the population of Zuokashisuruga in 2026?
A.Zuokashisuruga's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 205,275. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (204,879) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (206,857).
Q.What is the projected population of Zuokashisuruga in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Zuokashisuruga's population is expected to be 206,857 in 2030, 196,938 in 2040, and 185,177 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Zuokashisuruga?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Zuokashisuruga's population is projected to change by -13.1%. The 10-year change is -2.9% and the 20-year change is -7.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Zuokashisuruga 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 Zuokashisuruga, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 27.0% to 35.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Zuokashisuruga?
A.Zuokashisuruga's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 27.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.7% 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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