Nara奈良県
Sakurai 桜井市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
54,870
2030
(Projection)
49,047
▼ -10.6%
2040
(Projection)
42,409
▼ -22.7%
2050
(Projection)
35,731
▼ -34.9%
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.
About Sakurai
Overview
Sakurai (桜井市) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 54,870 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 Outlook
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.