Osaka大阪府
Sakai 堺市
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Sakai, Osaka, Japan has a population of 826,447 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 769,085 by 2030 and 653,087 by 2050 (a decrease of about 21.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.1% to 37.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
826,447
2030
(Projection)
769,085
▼ -6.9%
2040
(Projection)
710,676
▼ -14.0%
2050
(Projection)
653,087
▼ -21.0%
Other municipalities in Osaka (大阪府)
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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About Sakai
Overview
Sakai (堺市) is a municipality in Osaka, Japan, with a population of 826,447 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakai's population is expected to reach 769,085 by 2030 (-6.9%), 710,676 by 2040 (-14.0%), and 653,087 by 2050 (-21.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Sakai's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1326 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1422 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #16 out of 1916 nationwide.
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