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Saitama埼玉県

Souka 草加市

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Souka, Saitama, Japan has a population of 251,360 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 244,031 by 2030 and 229,624 by 2050 (a decrease of about 7.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.8% in 2020 to 33.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

251,360명

2030년

(추계)

244,031명

▼ -1.7%

2040년

(추계)

236,535명

▼ -4.7%

2050년

(추계)

229,624명

▼ -7.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 24.8%→2050년 33.8%

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Souka 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
1980186,618▼ -24.8%Census
1985194,205▼ -21.8%Census
1990206,132▼ -17.0%Census
1995217,930▼ -12.2%Census
2000225,018▼ -9.4%Census
2005236,316▼ -4.8%Census
2010243,855▼ -1.8%Census
2015247,034▼ -0.5%Census
2020248,304—Census
2025251,360▲ +1.2%Census
2030244,031▼ -1.7%Projection
2035240,310▼ -3.2%Projection
2040236,535▼ -4.7%Projection
2045232,977▼ -6.2%Projection
2050229,624▼ -7.5%Projection

About Souka

Overview

Souka (草加市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 251,360 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Souka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Souka's population is expected to reach 244,031 by 2030 (-1.7%), 236,535 by 2040 (-4.7%), and 229,624 by 2050 (-7.5%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Souka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Souka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1670 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1679 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #121 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama

Saitama (埼玉県)의 소득 수준: Saitama (埼玉県)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Souka, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Souka has a population of 251,360.
Q.What is the population of Souka in 2026?
A.Souka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 249,894. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (251,360) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (244,031).
Q.What is the projected population of Souka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Souka's population is expected to be 244,031 in 2030, 236,535 in 2040, and 229,624 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Souka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Souka's population is projected to change by -7.5%. The 10-year change is -1.7% and the 20-year change is -4.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Souka 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 Souka, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 24.8% to 33.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Souka?
A.Souka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 33.8% 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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