Saga佐賀県
Arita 有田町
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Arita, Saga, Japan has a population of 17,713 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 16,691 by 2030 and 11,980 by 2050 (a decrease of about 37.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.3% in 2020 to 46.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
17,713
2030Projection
16,691
▼ -12.2%
2040Projection
14,305
▼ -24.8%
2050Projection
11,980
▼ -37.0%
Change vs. 2020 census
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Arita Population Table (1980–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 23,495 | ▲ +23.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 23,798 | ▲ +25.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,413 | ▲ +23.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 22,818 | ▲ +20.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 22,314 | ▲ +17.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 21,570 | ▲ +13.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 20,929 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 20,148 | ▲ +6.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 19,010 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 17,713 | ▼ -6.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 16,691 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 15,496 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,305 | ▼ -24.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,132 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,980 | ▼ -37.0% | Projection |
About Arita
Overview
Arita (有田町) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 17,713 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Arita
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Arita's population is expected to reach 16,691 by 2030 (-12.2%), 14,305 by 2040 (-24.8%), and 11,980 by 2050 (-37.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Arita
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Arita's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #823 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #768 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1112 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saga
Earnings in Saga (佐賀県): Average salary in Saga (佐賀県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure