Japan Population Decline Simulator

Miyazaki宮崎県

Miyakonojou 都城市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

160,736

2030

(Projection)

148,793

-7.4%

2040

(Projection)

136,864

-14.9%

2050

(Projection)

124,930

-22.3%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 31.7%2050 37.6%

Other municipalities in Miyazaki (宮崎県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Miyakonojou

Overview

Miyakonojou (都城市) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 160,736 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Miyakonojou's population is expected to reach 148,793 by 2030 (-7.4%), 136,864 by 2040 (-14.9%), and 124,930 by 2050 (-22.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Miyakonojou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1288 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1432 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #248 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Miyakonojou, Miyazaki?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Miyakonojou has a population of 160,736.
Q.What is the projected population of Miyakonojou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Miyakonojou's population is expected to be 148,793 in 2030, 136,864 in 2040, and 124,930 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Miyakonojou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Miyakonojou's population is projected to change by -22.3%. The 10-year change is -7.4% and the 20-year change is -14.9%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Miyakonojou?
A.Miyakonojou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.6% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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