Iwate岩手県
Miyako 宮古市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
50,401
2030
(Projection)
41,867
▼ -16.9%
2040
(Projection)
33,805
▼ -32.9%
2050
(Projection)
26,633
▼ -47.2%
Other municipalities in Iwate (岩手県)
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 Miyako
Overview
Miyako (宮古市) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 50,401 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Miyako's population is expected to reach 41,867 by 2030 (-16.9%), 33,805 by 2040 (-32.9%), and 26,633 by 2050 (-47.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Miyako is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.