Japan Population Decline Simulator

Miyazaki宮崎県

Mimata 三股町

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Mimata, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 24,964 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,911 by 2030 and 22,261 by 2050 (a decrease of about 13.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.4% in 2020 to 36.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

24,964

2030Projection

24,911

▼ -2.7%

2040Projection

23,701

▼ -7.4%

2050Projection

22,261

▼ -13.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.4%→2050 36.3%

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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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Mimata 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
198017,713▼ -30.8%Census
198518,832▼ -26.4%Census
199021,011▼ -17.9%Census
199522,941▼ -10.4%Census
200024,056▼ -6.0%Census
200524,545▼ -4.1%Census
201024,800▼ -3.1%Census
201525,404▼ -0.7%Census
202025,591—Census
202524,964▼ -2.5%Census
203024,911▼ -2.7%Projection
203524,317▼ -5.0%Projection
204023,701▼ -7.4%Projection
204523,013▼ -10.1%Projection
205022,261▼ -13.0%Projection

About Mimata

Overview

Mimata (三股町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 24,964 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Mimata

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mimata's population is expected to reach 24,911 by 2030 (-2.7%), 23,701 by 2040 (-7.4%), and 22,261 by 2050 (-13.0%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Mimata

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Mimata's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1538 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1531 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #993 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 Mimata, Miyazaki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Mimata has a population of 24,964.
Q.What is the population of Mimata in 2026?
A.Mimata's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 24,953. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (24,964) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (24,911).
Q.What is the projected population of Mimata in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Mimata's population is expected to be 24,911 in 2030, 23,701 in 2040, and 22,261 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Mimata?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Mimata's population is projected to change by -13.0%. The 10-year change is -2.7% and the 20-year change is -7.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Mimata 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 Mimata, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.4% to 36.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Mimata?
A.Mimata's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 36.3% 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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