Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Misato 三郷市

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Misato, Saitama, Japan has a population of 140,568 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 143,139 by 2030 and 140,552 by 2050 (a decrease of about 1.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.4% in 2020 to 32.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

140,568

2030

(Projection)

143,139

▲ +0.7%

2040

(Projection)

142,417

▲ +0.2%

2050

(Projection)

140,552

▼ -1.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 27.4%→2050 32.5%

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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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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.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198098,223▼ -30.9%Census
1985107,964▼ -24.0%Census
1990128,376▼ -9.7%Census
1995133,600▼ -6.0%Census
2000131,047▼ -7.8%Census
2005128,278▼ -9.8%Census
2010131,415▼ -7.5%Census
2015136,521▼ -4.0%Census
2020142,145—Census
2025140,568▼ -1.1%Census
2030143,139▲ +0.7%Projection
2035143,045▲ +0.6%Projection
2040142,417▲ +0.2%Projection
2045141,487▼ -0.5%Projection
2050140,552▼ -1.1%Projection

About Misato

Overview

Misato (三郷市) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 140,568 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 143,139 by 2030 (+0.7%), 142,417 by 2040 (+0.2%), and 140,552 by 2050 (-1.1%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Misato

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Misato's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1783 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1753 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #292 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama

Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Misato, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Misato has a population of 140,568.
Q.What is the population of Misato in 2026?
A.Misato's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 141,082. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (140,568) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (143,139).
Q.What is the projected population of Misato in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Misato's population is expected to be 143,139 in 2030, 142,417 in 2040, and 140,552 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Misato?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Misato's population is projected to change by -1.1%. The 10-year change is +0.7% and the 20-year change is +0.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Misato 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 Misato, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 27.4% to 32.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Misato?
A.Misato's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 27.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 32.5% 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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