Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Mishima 三島町

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Mishima, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 1,215 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,049 by 2030 and 528 by 2050 (a decrease of about 63.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 53.9% in 2020 to 59.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

1,215

2030

(Projection)

1,049

▼ -27.8%

2040

(Projection)

754

▼ -48.1%

2050

(Projection)

528

▼ -63.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 53.9%→2050 59.5%

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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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Mishima Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19803,389▲ +133.4%Census
19853,180▲ +119.0%Census
19902,883▲ +98.6%Census
19952,674▲ +84.2%Census
20002,474▲ +70.4%Census
20052,250▲ +55.0%Census
20101,926▲ +32.6%Census
20151,668▲ +14.9%Census
20201,452—Census
20251,215▼ -16.3%Census
20301,049▼ -27.8%Projection
2035900▼ -38.0%Projection
2040754▼ -48.1%Projection
2045635▼ -56.3%Projection
2050528▼ -63.6%Projection

About Mishima

Overview

Mishima (三島町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 1,215 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Mishima

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mishima's population is expected to reach 1,049 by 2030 (-27.8%), 754 by 2040 (-48.1%), and 528 by 2050 (-63.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Mishima

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 53.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Mishima is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #32 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #125 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1858 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima

Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Mishima, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Mishima has a population of 1,215.
Q.What is the population of Mishima in 2026?
A.Mishima's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 1,182. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (1,215) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (1,049).
Q.What is the projected population of Mishima in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Mishima's population is expected to be 1,049 in 2030, 754 in 2040, and 528 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Mishima?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Mishima's population is projected to change by -63.6%. The 10-year change is -27.8% and the 20-year change is -48.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Mishima declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Mishima, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 53.9% to 59.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Mishima?
A.Mishima's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 53.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 59.5% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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