Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okayama岡山県

Satoshou 里庄町

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Satoshou, Okayama, Japan has a population of 10,424 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,442 by 2030 and 9,121 by 2050 (a decrease of about 16.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.5% in 2020 to 35.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

10,424

2030Projection

10,442

▼ -4.6%

2040Projection

9,803

▼ -10.5%

2050Projection

9,121

▼ -16.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 31.5%→2050 35.9%

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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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Satoshou Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19809,038▼ -17.5%Census
19859,975▼ -8.9%Census
199010,589▼ -3.3%Census
199510,583▼ -3.4%Census
200010,782▼ -1.5%Census
200510,823▼ -1.2%Census
201010,916▼ -0.3%Census
201510,929▼ -0.2%Census
202010,950—Census
202510,424▼ -4.8%Census
203010,442▼ -4.6%Projection
203510,132▼ -7.5%Projection
20409,803▼ -10.5%Projection
20459,462▼ -13.6%Projection
20509,121▼ -16.7%Projection

About Satoshou

Overview

Satoshou (里庄町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 10,424 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Satoshou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Satoshou's population is expected to reach 10,442 by 2030 (-4.6%), 9,803 by 2040 (-10.5%), and 9,121 by 2050 (-16.7%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Satoshou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Satoshou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1442 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1553 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1330 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama

Earnings in Okayama (岡山県): Average salary in Okayama (岡山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Satoshou, Okayama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Satoshou has a population of 10,424.
Q.What is the population of Satoshou in 2026?
A.Satoshou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 10,428. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (10,424) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (10,442).
Q.What is the projected population of Satoshou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Satoshou's population is expected to be 10,442 in 2030, 9,803 in 2040, and 9,121 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Satoshou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Satoshou's population is projected to change by -16.7%. The 10-year change is -4.6% and the 20-year change is -10.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Satoshou declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Satoshou, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 31.5% to 35.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Satoshou?
A.Satoshou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 31.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.9% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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