Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokyo東京都

Minato 港区

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Minato, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 272,478 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 283,075 by 2030 and 312,556 by 2050 (an increase of about 20.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 16.7% in 2020 to 24.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

272,478

2030Projection

283,075

▲ +8.7%

2040Projection

303,333

▲ +16.4%

2050Projection

312,556

▲ +20.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 16.7%→2050 24.3%

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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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Minato 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
1980201,257▼ -22.7%Census
1985194,591▼ -25.3%Census
1990158,499▼ -39.2%Census
1995144,885▼ -44.4%Census
2000159,398▼ -38.8%Census
2005185,861▼ -28.6%Census
2010205,131▼ -21.3%Census
2015243,283▼ -6.6%Census
2020260,486—Census
2025272,478▲ +4.6%Census
2030283,075▲ +8.7%Projection
2035294,403▲ +13.0%Projection
2040303,333▲ +16.4%Projection
2045309,348▲ +18.8%Projection
2050312,556▲ +20.0%Projection

About Minato

Overview

Minato (港区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 272,478 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Minato

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Minato's population is expected to reach 283,075 by 2030 (+8.7%), 303,333 by 2040 (+16.4%), and 312,556 by 2050 (+20.0%). Minato is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Minato

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 16.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 24.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Minato stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1901 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1894 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #101 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo

Earnings in Tokyo (東京都): Average salary in Tokyo (東京都) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Minato, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Minato has a population of 272,478.
Q.What is the population of Minato in 2026?
A.Minato's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 274,597. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (272,478) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (283,075).
Q.What is the projected population of Minato in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Minato's population is expected to be 283,075 in 2030, 303,333 in 2040, and 312,556 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Minato?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Minato's population is projected to change by +20.0%. The 10-year change is +8.7% and the 20-year change is +16.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Minato growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Minato is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Minato?
A.Minato's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 16.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 24.3% 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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