Fukuoka福岡県
Miyako みやこ町
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Miyako, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 16,721 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,564 by 2030 and 10,206 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% in 2020 to 53.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
16,721
2030
(Projection)
15,564
▼ -17.3%
2040
(Projection)
12,743
▼ -32.3%
2050
(Projection)
10,206
▼ -45.8%
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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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Miyako 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 | 26,073 | ▲ +38.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 26,117 | ▲ +38.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 25,423 | ▲ +35.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 24,689 | ▲ +31.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 23,767 | ▲ +26.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 22,898 | ▲ +21.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 21,572 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 20,243 | ▲ +7.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 18,825 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 16,721 | ▼ -11.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 15,564 | ▼ -17.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 14,142 | ▼ -24.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 12,743 | ▼ -32.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 11,418 | ▼ -39.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 10,206 | ▼ -45.8% | Projection |
About Miyako
Overview
Miyako (みやこ町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 16,721 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Miyako
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Miyako's population is expected to reach 15,564 by 2030 (-17.3%), 12,743 by 2040 (-32.3%), and 10,206 by 2050 (-45.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Miyako
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Miyako is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #499 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #368 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1143 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka
Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure