Hyogo兵庫県
Sayou 佐用町
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Sayou, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 15,885 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,491 by 2030 and 7,284 by 2050 (a decrease of about 54.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.3% to 60.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
15,885
2030
(Projection)
12,491
▼ -21.4%
2040
(Projection)
9,746
▼ -38.6%
2050
(Projection)
7,284
▼ -54.1%
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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Sayou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,885 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,015 | ▼ -11.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 12,491 | ▼ -21.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,077 | ▼ -30.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,746 | ▼ -38.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,476 | ▼ -46.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,284 | ▼ -54.1% | Projection |
About Sayou
Overview
Sayou (佐用町) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 15,885 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Sayou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sayou's population is expected to reach 12,491 by 2030 (-21.4%), 9,746 by 2040 (-38.6%), and 7,284 by 2050 (-54.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Sayou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Sayou is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #193 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #88 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1192 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo