Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kagawa香川県

Sanuki さぬき市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

47,043

2030

(Projection)

40,458

-14.0%

2040

(Projection)

33,931

-27.9%

2050

(Projection)

27,741

-41.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 37.3%2050 49.6%

Other municipalities in Kagawa (香川県)

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 Sanuki

Overview

Sanuki (さぬき市) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 47,043 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sanuki's population is expected to reach 40,458 by 2030 (-14.0%), 33,931 by 2040 (-27.9%), and 27,741 by 2050 (-41.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Sanuki is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #683 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #589 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #732 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Sanuki, Kagawa?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Sanuki has a population of 47,043.
Q.What is the projected population of Sanuki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Sanuki's population is expected to be 40,458 in 2030, 33,931 in 2040, and 27,741 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Sanuki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Sanuki's population is projected to change by -41.0%. The 10-year change is -14.0% and the 20-year change is -27.9%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Sanuki?
A.Sanuki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 37.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 49.6% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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