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Kochi高知県

Sakawa 佐川町

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Sakawa, Kochi, Japan has a population of 11,246 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,623 by 2030 and 7,336 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.1% in 2020 to 52.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025年

(实际)

11,246人

2030年

(预测)

10,623人

▼ -13.8%

2040年

(预测)

8,940人

▼ -27.5%

2050年

(预测)

7,336人

▼ -40.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

老龄化率(65岁以上): 2020年 41.1%→2050年 52.4%

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数据来源

  • 日本政府统计综合窗口(e-Stat)(https://www.e-stat.go.jp/)
  • 国立社会保障・人口问题研究所「日本地区别未来推计人口(令和5年推计)」

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Sakawa 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
198016,114▲ +30.8%Census
198516,124▲ +30.8%Census
199015,636▲ +26.9%Census
199515,148▲ +22.9%Census
200014,777▲ +19.9%Census
200514,447▲ +17.2%Census
201013,951▲ +13.2%Census
201513,114▲ +6.4%Census
202012,323—Census
202511,246▼ -8.7%Census
203010,623▼ -13.8%Projection
20359,765▼ -20.8%Projection
20408,940▼ -27.5%Projection
20458,126▼ -34.1%Projection
20507,336▼ -40.5%Projection

About Sakawa

Overview

Sakawa (佐川町) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 11,246 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Sakawa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sakawa's population is expected to reach 10,623 by 2030 (-13.8%), 8,940 by 2040 (-27.5%), and 7,336 by 2050 (-40.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Sakawa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Sakawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #701 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #407 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1302 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kochi

Kochi (高知県)的收入水平: Kochi (高知県)的平均年收入(按年龄、性别、企业规模)jpsalary / 厚生劳动省 工资结构基本统计调查

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Sakawa, Kochi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Sakawa has a population of 11,246.
Q.What is the population of Sakawa in 2026?
A.Sakawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 11,121. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (11,246) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (10,623).
Q.What is the projected population of Sakawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Sakawa's population is expected to be 10,623 in 2030, 8,940 in 2040, and 7,336 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Sakawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Sakawa's population is projected to change by -40.5%. The 10-year change is -13.8% and the 20-year change is -27.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Sakawa 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 Sakawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 41.1% to 52.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Sakawa?
A.Sakawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 41.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.4% 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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