Miyagi宮城県
Misato 美里町
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Misato, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 22,146 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 21,292 by 2030 and 15,734 by 2050 (a decrease of about 34.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.6% in 2020 to 47.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
22,146
2030
(Projection)
21,292
▼ -11.3%
2040
(Projection)
18,554
▼ -22.7%
2050
(Projection)
15,734
▼ -34.4%
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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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Misato 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 | 28,152 | ▲ +17.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 28,862 | ▲ +20.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 28,164 | ▲ +17.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 27,980 | ▲ +16.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 27,395 | ▲ +14.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 26,329 | ▲ +9.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 25,190 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 24,852 | ▲ +3.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,994 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 22,146 | ▼ -7.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 21,292 | ▼ -11.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 19,938 | ▼ -16.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 18,554 | ▼ -22.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 17,138 | ▼ -28.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 15,734 | ▼ -34.4% | Projection |
About Misato
Overview
Misato (美里町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 22,146 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Misato
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Misato's population is expected to reach 21,292 by 2030 (-11.3%), 18,554 by 2040 (-22.7%), and 15,734 by 2050 (-34.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Misato
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Misato's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #911 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #728 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1036 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