Hyogo兵庫県
Suma 神戸市須磨区
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Suma, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 158,888 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 145,975 by 2030 and 114,946 by 2050 (a decrease of about 27.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.3% to 43.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
158,888
2030
(Projection)
145,975
▼ -8.1%
2040
(Projection)
130,387
▼ -17.9%
2050
(Projection)
114,946
▼ -27.7%
Other municipalities in Hyogo (兵庫県)
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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Suma Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 158,888 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 153,030 | ▼ -3.7% | Projection |
| 2030 | 145,975 | ▼ -8.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 138,339 | ▼ -12.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 130,387 | ▼ -17.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 122,534 | ▼ -22.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 114,946 | ▼ -27.7% | Projection |
About Suma
Overview
Suma (神戸市須磨区) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 158,888 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Suma
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Suma's population is expected to reach 145,975 by 2030 (-8.1%), 130,387 by 2040 (-17.9%), and 114,946 by 2050 (-27.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Suma
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Suma's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1129 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1008 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #252 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo