Miyagi宮城県
Shichikashuku 七ヶ宿町
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Shichikashuku, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 1,138 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 970 by 2030 and 599 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 46.2% in 2020 to 49.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,138
2030
(Projection)
970
▼ -23.1%
2040
(Projection)
767
▼ -39.2%
2050
(Projection)
599
▼ -52.5%
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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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Shichikashuku 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 | 2,926 | ▲ +131.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 2,543 | ▲ +101.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 2,208 | ▲ +75.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,174 | ▲ +72.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 2,034 | ▲ +61.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,871 | ▲ +48.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,694 | ▲ +34.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,461 | ▲ +15.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,262 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,138 | ▼ -9.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 970 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 864 | ▼ -31.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 767 | ▼ -39.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 684 | ▼ -45.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 599 | ▼ -52.5% | Projection |
About Shichikashuku
Overview
Shichikashuku (七ヶ宿町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 1,138 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shichikashuku
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shichikashuku's population is expected to reach 970 by 2030 (-23.1%), 767 by 2040 (-39.2%), and 599 by 2050 (-52.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Shichikashuku
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 46.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shichikashuku is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #248 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #580 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1865 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