Hiroshima広島県
Saka 坂町
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Saka, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 12,592 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,725 by 2030 and 9,840 by 2050 (a decrease of about 21.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.6% to 37.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
12,592
2030
(Projection)
11,725
▼ -6.9%
2040
(Projection)
10,769
▼ -14.5%
2050
(Projection)
9,840
▼ -21.9%
Other municipalities in Hiroshima (広島県)
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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Saka Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,592 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,197 | ▼ -3.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 11,725 | ▼ -6.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,241 | ▼ -10.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,769 | ▼ -14.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 10,305 | ▼ -18.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 9,840 | ▼ -21.9% | Projection |
About Saka
Overview
Saka (坂町) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 12,592 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Saka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Saka's population is expected to reach 11,725 by 2030 (-6.9%), 10,769 by 2040 (-14.5%), and 9,840 by 2050 (-21.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Saka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Saka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1304 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1460 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1297 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima