Miyagi宮城県
Zaou 蔵王町
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Zaou, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 10,037 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,932 by 2030 and 6,916 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.3% in 2020 to 52.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,037
2030
(Projection)
9,932
▼ -13.0%
2040
(Projection)
8,448
▼ -26.0%
2050
(Projection)
6,916
▼ -39.4%
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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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Zaou 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 | 13,833 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 14,175 | ▲ +24.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 14,074 | ▲ +23.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,915 | ▲ +21.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,545 | ▲ +18.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 13,318 | ▲ +16.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 12,882 | ▲ +12.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 12,316 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,418 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,037 | ▼ -12.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,932 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,195 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,448 | ▼ -26.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,681 | ▼ -32.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,916 | ▼ -39.4% | Projection |
About Zaou
Overview
Zaou (蔵王町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 10,037 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Zaou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Zaou's population is expected to reach 9,932 by 2030 (-13.0%), 8,448 by 2040 (-26.0%), and 6,916 by 2050 (-39.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Zaou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Zaou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #737 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #392 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1349 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