Miyazaki宮崎県
Saito 西都市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
28,643
2030
(Projection)
24,532
▼ -14.4%
2040
(Projection)
20,669
▼ -27.8%
2050
(Projection)
16,977
▼ -40.7%
Other municipalities in Miyazaki (宮崎県)
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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About Saito
Overview
Saito (西都市) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 28,643 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Saito's population is expected to reach 24,532 by 2030 (-14.4%), 20,669 by 2040 (-27.8%), and 16,977 by 2050 (-40.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Saito is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #697 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #659 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #959 out of 1916 nationwide.
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