Nara奈良県
Sakurai 桜井市
Data last updated:
Sakurai, Nara, Japan has a population of 52,395 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 49,047 by 2030 and 35,731 by 2050 (a decrease of about 34.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.1% in 2020 to 46.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
52,395
2030
(Projection)
49,047
▼ -10.6%
2040
(Projection)
42,409
▼ -22.7%
2050
(Projection)
35,731
▼ -34.9%
Change vs. 2020 census
Enter your age
See the population of 桜井市 when you turn 50, 60, 70 and 80.
Other municipalities in Nara (奈良県)
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.)
* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.
Sakurai 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 | 56,439 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 58,894 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 60,262 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 63,225 | ▲ +15.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 63,248 | ▲ +15.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 61,130 | ▲ +11.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 60,146 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 57,244 | ▲ +4.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 54,857 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 52,395 | ▼ -4.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 49,047 | ▼ -10.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 45,798 | ▼ -16.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 42,409 | ▼ -22.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 39,014 | ▼ -28.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 35,731 | ▼ -34.9% | Projection |
About Sakurai
Overview
Sakurai (桜井市) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 52,395 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sakurai
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakurai's population is expected to reach 49,047 by 2030 (-10.6%), 42,409 by 2040 (-22.7%), and 35,731 by 2050 (-34.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Sakurai
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Sakurai's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #893 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #828 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #659 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara
Earnings in Nara (奈良県): Average salary in Nara (奈良県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure