Miyazaki宮崎県
Misato 美郷町
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Misato, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 4,828 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,722 by 2030 and 2,103 by 2050 (a decrease of about 56.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 51.6% to 55.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
4,828
2030
(Projection)
3,722
▼ -22.9%
2040
(Projection)
2,847
▼ -41.0%
2050
(Projection)
2,103
▼ -56.4%
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.)
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Misato Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,828 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,233 | ▼ -12.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 3,722 | ▼ -22.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,263 | ▼ -32.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,847 | ▼ -41.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,451 | ▼ -49.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,103 | ▼ -56.4% | Projection |
About Misato
Overview
Misato (美郷町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 4,828 as of 2020.
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 3,722 by 2030 (-22.9%), 2,847 by 2040 (-41.0%), and 2,103 by 2050 (-56.4%). 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 51.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.5% 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 #130 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #261 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1634 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki