Miyazaki宮崎県
Miyakonojou 都城市
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Miyakonojou, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 159,699 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 148,793 by 2030 and 124,930 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.7% in 2020 to 37.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
159,699
2030Projection
148,793
▼ -7.4%
2040Projection
136,864
▼ -14.8%
2050Projection
124,930
▼ -22.2%
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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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Miyakonojou 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 | 172,655 | ▲ +7.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 175,728 | ▲ +9.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 172,593 | ▲ +7.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 174,054 | ▲ +8.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 171,812 | ▲ +7.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 170,955 | ▲ +6.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 169,602 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 165,029 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 160,640 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 159,699 | ▼ -0.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 148,793 | ▼ -7.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 142,751 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 136,864 | ▼ -14.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 130,912 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 124,930 | ▼ -22.2% | Projection |
About Miyakonojou
Overview
Miyakonojou (都城市) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 159,699 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Miyakonojou
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 (-14.8%), and 124,930 by 2050 (-22.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Miyakonojou
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 #1291 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1432 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #243 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki
Earnings in Miyazaki (宮崎県): Average salary in Miyazaki (宮崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure