Kagawa香川県
Sanuki さぬき市
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Sanuki, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 47,043 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 40,458 by 2030 and 27,741 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.3% to 49.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
47,043
2030
(Projection)
40,458
▼ -14.0%
2040
(Projection)
33,931
▼ -27.9%
2050
(Projection)
27,741
▼ -41.0%
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.)
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Sanuki Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,043 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 43,765 | ▼ -7.0% | Projection |
| 2030 | 40,458 | ▼ -14.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 37,186 | ▼ -21.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 33,931 | ▼ -27.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 30,732 | ▼ -34.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 27,741 | ▼ -41.0% | Projection |
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 of Sanuki
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 Rate of Sanuki
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.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa