Japan Population Decline Simulator

Miyazaki宮崎県

Ebino えびの市

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Ebino, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 15,597 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 14,061 by 2030 and 8,876 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.5% in 2020 to 51.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

15,597

2030Projection

14,061

▼ -20.3%

2040Projection

11,264

▼ -36.1%

2050Projection

8,876

▼ -49.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.5%→2050 51.6%

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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.)

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Ebino Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198027,246▲ +54.5%Census
198528,034▲ +58.9%Census
199026,826▲ +52.1%Census
199525,872▲ +46.7%Census
200024,906▲ +41.2%Census
200523,079▲ +30.8%Census
201021,606▲ +22.5%Census
201519,538▲ +10.8%Census
202017,638—Census
202515,597▼ -11.6%Census
203014,061▼ -20.3%Projection
203512,600▼ -28.6%Projection
204011,264▼ -36.1%Projection
204510,018▼ -43.2%Projection
20508,876▼ -49.7%Projection

About Ebino

Overview

Ebino (えびの市) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 15,597 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Ebino

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ebino's population is expected to reach 14,061 by 2030 (-20.3%), 11,264 by 2040 (-36.1%), and 8,876 by 2050 (-49.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Ebino

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Ebino is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #356 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #457 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1172 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Ebino, Miyazaki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Ebino has a population of 15,597.
Q.What is the population of Ebino in 2026?
A.Ebino's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 15,290. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (15,597) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (14,061).
Q.What is the projected population of Ebino in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Ebino's population is expected to be 14,061 in 2030, 11,264 in 2040, and 8,876 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Ebino?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Ebino's population is projected to change by -49.7%. The 10-year change is -20.3% and the 20-year change is -36.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Ebino declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Ebino, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.5% to 51.6% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Ebino?
A.Ebino's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 51.6% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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