Okayama岡山県
Misaki 美咲町
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Misaki, Okayama, Japan has a population of 11,573 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,834 by 2030 and 7,281 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.5% in 2020 to 49.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
11,573
2030Projection
10,834
▼ -17.0%
2040Projection
8,936
▼ -31.5%
2050Projection
7,281
▼ -44.2%
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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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Misaki 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 | 20,029 | ▲ +53.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 19,716 | ▲ +51.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,972 | ▲ +45.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 18,254 | ▲ +39.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 17,562 | ▲ +34.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 16,577 | ▲ +27.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,642 | ▲ +19.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 14,432 | ▲ +10.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,053 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 11,573 | ▼ -11.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 10,834 | ▼ -17.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,852 | ▼ -24.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,936 | ▼ -31.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,081 | ▼ -38.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,281 | ▼ -44.2% | Projection |
About Misaki
Overview
Misaki (美咲町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 11,573 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Misaki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Misaki's population is expected to reach 10,834 by 2030 (-17.0%), 8,936 by 2040 (-31.5%), and 7,281 by 2050 (-44.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Misaki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Misaki is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #558 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #600 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1297 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama
Earnings in Okayama (岡山県): Average salary in Okayama (岡山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure