Miyagi宮城県
Wakabayashi 仙台市若林区
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Wakabayashi, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 143,067 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 143,469 by 2030 and 133,922 by 2050 (a decrease of about 5.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.4% in 2020 to 33.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
143,067
2030
(Projection)
143,469
▲ +1.4%
2040
(Projection)
140,302
▼ -0.8%
2050
(Projection)
133,922
▼ -5.3%
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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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Wakabayashi Population Table (1990–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 129,436 | ▼ -8.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 128,942 | ▼ -8.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 129,717 | ▼ -8.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 129,942 | ▼ -8.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 132,306 | ▼ -6.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 133,498 | ▼ -5.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 141,475 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 143,067 | ▲ +1.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 143,469 | ▲ +1.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 142,337 | ▲ +0.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 140,302 | ▼ -0.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 137,423 | ▼ -2.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 133,922 | ▼ -5.3% | Projection |
About Wakabayashi
Overview
Wakabayashi (仙台市若林区) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 143,067 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Wakabayashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wakabayashi's population is expected to reach 143,469 by 2030 (+1.4%), 140,302 by 2040 (-0.8%), and 133,922 by 2050 (-5.3%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Wakabayashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Wakabayashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1713 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1701 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #280 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyagi
Earnings in Miyagi (宮城県): Average salary in Miyagi (宮城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure