Fukui福井県
Mihama 美浜町
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Mihama, Fukui, Japan has a population of 8,275 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,085 by 2030 and 5,803 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.2% in 2020 to 41.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
8,275
2030Projection
8,085
▼ -11.9%
2040Projection
6,905
▼ -24.8%
2050Projection
5,803
▼ -36.8%
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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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Mihama 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 | 13,036 | ▲ +42.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,384 | ▲ +45.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,222 | ▲ +44.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 12,362 | ▲ +34.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,630 | ▲ +26.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 11,023 | ▲ +20.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,563 | ▲ +15.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 9,914 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 9,179 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,275 | ▼ -9.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,085 | ▼ -11.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,507 | ▼ -18.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,905 | ▼ -24.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,344 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,803 | ▼ -36.8% | Projection |
About Mihama
Overview
Mihama (美浜町) is a municipality in Fukui, Japan, with a population of 8,275 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Mihama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mihama's population is expected to reach 8,085 by 2030 (-11.9%), 6,905 by 2040 (-24.8%), and 5,803 by 2050 (-36.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Mihama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Mihama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #827 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1101 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1416 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukui
Earnings in Fukui (福井県): Average salary in Fukui (福井県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure