Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kochi高知県

Susaki 須崎市

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Susaki, Kochi, Japan has a population of 18,290 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 16,940 by 2030 and 10,434 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.7% in 2020 to 52.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

18,290

2030

(Projection)

16,940

▼ -17.7%

2040

(Projection)

13,481

▼ -34.5%

2050

(Projection)

10,434

▼ -49.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 40.7%→2050 52.1%

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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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Susaki 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
198031,852▲ +54.7%Census
198531,378▲ +52.4%Census
199030,295▲ +47.1%Census
199528,742▲ +39.6%Census
200027,569▲ +33.9%Census
200526,039▲ +26.5%Census
201024,698▲ +20.0%Census
201522,606▲ +9.8%Census
202020,590—Census
202518,290▼ -11.2%Census
203016,940▼ -17.7%Projection
203515,174▼ -26.3%Projection
204013,481▼ -34.5%Projection
204511,886▼ -42.3%Projection
205010,434▼ -49.3%Projection

About Susaki

Overview

Susaki (須崎市) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 18,290 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Susaki

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Susaki's population is expected to reach 16,940 by 2030 (-17.7%), 13,481 by 2040 (-34.5%), and 10,434 by 2050 (-49.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Susaki

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #367 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #420 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1104 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kochi

Earnings in Kochi (高知県): Average salary in Kochi (高知県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Susaki, Kochi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Susaki has a population of 18,290.
Q.What is the population of Susaki in 2026?
A.Susaki's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 18,020. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (18,290) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (16,940).
Q.What is the projected population of Susaki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Susaki's population is expected to be 16,940 in 2030, 13,481 in 2040, and 10,434 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Susaki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Susaki's population is projected to change by -49.3%. The 10-year change is -17.7% and the 20-year change is -34.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Susaki 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 Susaki, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 40.7% to 52.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Susaki?
A.Susaki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 40.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.1% 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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