Kumamoto熊本県
Misato 美里町
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Misato, Kumamoto, Japan has a population of 8,030 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,470 by 2030 and 4,484 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 47.0% in 2020 to 60.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
8,030
2030
(Projection)
7,470
▼ -20.5%
2040
(Projection)
5,927
▼ -36.9%
2050
(Projection)
4,484
▼ -52.3%
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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 | 14,727 | ▲ +56.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 14,983 | ▲ +59.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 14,222 | ▲ +51.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,594 | ▲ +44.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 12,969 | ▲ +38.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 12,254 | ▲ +30.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,388 | ▲ +21.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,333 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 9,392 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,030 | ▼ -14.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 7,470 | ▼ -20.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,665 | ▼ -29.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,927 | ▼ -36.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,192 | ▼ -44.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,484 | ▼ -52.3% | Projection |
About Misato
Overview
Misato (美里町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 8,030 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 7,470 by 2030 (-20.5%), 5,927 by 2040 (-36.9%), and 4,484 by 2050 (-52.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Misato
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 47.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Misato is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #254 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #97 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1425 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kumamoto
Earnings in Kumamoto (熊本県): Average salary in Kumamoto (熊本県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure