Shimane島根県
Misato 美郷町
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Misato, Shimane, Japan has a population of 3,768 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,430 by 2030 and 2,253 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 47.9% in 2020 to 49.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
3,768
2030Projection
3,430
▼ -21.2%
2040Projection
2,780
▼ -36.2%
2050Projection
2,253
▼ -48.3%
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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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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.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 8,838 | ▲ +102.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,372 | ▲ +92.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,606 | ▲ +74.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,211 | ▲ +65.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 6,624 | ▲ +52.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,911 | ▲ +35.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,351 | ▲ +22.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 4,900 | ▲ +12.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,355 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,768 | ▼ -13.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,430 | ▼ -21.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,083 | ▼ -29.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,780 | ▼ -36.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,506 | ▼ -42.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,253 | ▼ -48.3% | Projection |
About Misato
Overview
Misato (美郷町) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 3,768 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 3,430 by 2030 (-21.2%), 2,780 by 2040 (-36.2%), and 2,253 by 2050 (-48.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Misato
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 47.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Misato is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #399 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #585 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1673 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shimane
Earnings in Shimane (島根県): Average salary in Shimane (島根県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure