Miyagi宮城県
Shiogama 塩竈市
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Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 49,735 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 46,782 by 2030 and 34,782 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.1% in 2020 to 45.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
49,735
2030
(Projection)
46,782
▼ -10.4%
2040
(Projection)
40,766
▼ -21.9%
2050
(Projection)
34,782
▼ -33.4%
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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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Shiogama Population Table (1980–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 61,040 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 61,825 | ▲ +18.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 62,025 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 63,566 | ▲ +21.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 61,547 | ▲ +17.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 59,357 | ▲ +13.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 56,490 | ▲ +8.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 54,187 | ▲ +3.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 52,203 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 49,735 | ▼ -4.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 46,782 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 43,816 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 40,766 | ▼ -21.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 37,726 | ▼ -27.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 34,782 | ▼ -33.4% | Projection |
About Shiogama
Overview
Shiogama (塩竈市) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 49,735 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shiogama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shiogama's population is expected to reach 46,782 by 2030 (-10.4%), 40,766 by 2040 (-21.9%), and 34,782 by 2050 (-33.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shiogama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shiogama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #945 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #857 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #677 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