Miyagi宮城県
Shibata 柴田町
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Shibata, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 36,740 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 35,795 by 2030 and 28,553 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.0% in 2020 to 40.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
36,740
2030
(Projection)
35,795
▼ -6.5%
2040
(Projection)
32,288
▼ -15.6%
2050
(Projection)
28,553
▼ -25.4%
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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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Shibata 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 | 32,106 | ▼ -16.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 35,416 | ▼ -7.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 37,315 | ▼ -2.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 38,749 | ▲ +1.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 39,485 | ▲ +3.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 39,809 | ▲ +4.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 39,341 | ▲ +2.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 39,525 | ▲ +3.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 38,271 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 36,740 | ▼ -4.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 35,795 | ▼ -6.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 34,125 | ▼ -10.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,288 | ▼ -15.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 30,383 | ▼ -20.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,553 | ▼ -25.4% | Projection |
About Shibata
Overview
Shibata (柴田町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 36,740 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shibata
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shibata's population is expected to reach 35,795 by 2030 (-6.5%), 32,288 by 2040 (-15.6%), and 28,553 by 2050 (-25.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shibata
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shibata's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1194 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1256 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #817 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