Japan Population Decline Simulator

Mie三重県

Mihama 御浜町

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Mihama, Mie, Japan has a population of 7,297 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,858 by 2030 and 4,690 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.9% in 2020 to 56.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

7,297

2030

(Projection)

6,858

▼ -15.1%

2040

(Projection)

5,771

▼ -28.6%

2050

(Projection)

4,690

▼ -41.9%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 40.9%→2050 56%

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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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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.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198010,544▲ +30.5%Census
198510,279▲ +27.2%Census
19909,893▲ +22.5%Census
19959,914▲ +22.7%Census
200010,030▲ +24.1%Census
20059,903▲ +22.6%Census
20109,376▲ +16.1%Census
20158,741▲ +8.2%Census
20208,079—Census
20257,297▼ -9.7%Census
20306,858▼ -15.1%Projection
20356,313▼ -21.9%Projection
20405,771▼ -28.6%Projection
20455,228▼ -35.3%Projection
20504,690▼ -41.9%Projection

About Mihama

Overview

Mihama (御浜町) is a municipality in Mie, Japan, with a population of 7,297 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 6,858 by 2030 (-15.1%), 5,771 by 2040 (-28.6%), and 4,690 by 2050 (-41.9%). 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 40.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Mihama is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #656 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #241 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1456 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Mie

Earnings in Mie (三重県): Average salary in Mie (三重県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Mihama, Mie?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Mihama has a population of 7,297.
Q.What is the population of Mihama in 2026?
A.Mihama's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 7,209. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (7,297) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (6,858).
Q.What is the projected population of Mihama in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Mihama's population is expected to be 6,858 in 2030, 5,771 in 2040, and 4,690 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Mihama?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Mihama's population is projected to change by -41.9%. The 10-year change is -15.1% and the 20-year change is -28.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Mihama 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 Mihama, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 40.9% to 56.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Mihama?
A.Mihama's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 40.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 56.0% 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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