Fukuoka福岡県
Sawara 福岡市早良区
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Sawara, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 225,002 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 220,048 by 2030 and 207,828 by 2050 (a decrease of about 6.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.0% in 2020 to 33.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
225,002
2030
(Projection)
220,048
▼ -0.6%
2040
(Projection)
215,270
▼ -2.7%
2050
(Projection)
207,828
▼ -6.1%
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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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Sawara Population Table (1985–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 176,724 | ▼ -20.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 188,207 | ▼ -15.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 196,796 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 203,656 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 209,570 | ▼ -5.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 211,553 | ▼ -4.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 217,877 | ▼ -1.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 221,328 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 225,002 | ▲ +1.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 220,048 | ▼ -0.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 218,109 | ▼ -1.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 215,270 | ▼ -2.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 211,770 | ▼ -4.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 207,828 | ▼ -6.1% | Projection |
About Sawara
Overview
Sawara (福岡市早良区) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 225,002 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sawara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sawara's population is expected to reach 220,048 by 2030 (-0.6%), 215,270 by 2040 (-2.7%), and 207,828 by 2050 (-6.1%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Sawara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Sawara's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1699 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1698 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #152 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka
Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure