Nagasaki長崎県
Sasebo 佐世保市
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Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan has a population of 225,977 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 214,031 by 2030 and 165,944 by 2050 (a decrease of about 31.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.0% in 2020 to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
225,977
2030
(Projection)
214,031
▼ -12.0%
2040
(Projection)
189,500
▼ -22.1%
2050
(Projection)
165,944
▼ -31.8%
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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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Sasebo 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 | 288,231 | ▲ +18.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 287,349 | ▲ +18.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 280,261 | ▲ +15.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 279,551 | ▲ +14.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 274,399 | ▲ +12.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 269,574 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 261,101 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 255,439 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 243,223 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 225,977 | ▼ -7.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 214,031 | ▼ -12.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 201,784 | ▼ -17.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 189,500 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 177,496 | ▼ -27.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 165,944 | ▼ -31.8% | Projection |
About Sasebo
Overview
Sasebo (佐世保市) is a municipality in Nagasaki, Japan, with a population of 225,977 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sasebo
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sasebo's population is expected to reach 214,031 by 2030 (-12.0%), 189,500 by 2040 (-22.1%), and 165,944 by 2050 (-31.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Sasebo
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Sasebo's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1003 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1241 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #151 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nagasaki
Earnings in Nagasaki (長崎県): Average salary in Nagasaki (長崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure