Okinawa沖縄県
Miyakojima 宮古島市
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Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 52,962 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 51,498 by 2030 and 47,218 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.0% to 36.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
52,962
2030
(Projection)
51,498
▼ -2.8%
2040
(Projection)
49,836
▼ -5.9%
2050
(Projection)
47,218
▼ -10.8%
Other municipalities in Okinawa (沖縄県)
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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Miyakojima Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 52,962 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 52,340 | ▼ -1.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 51,498 | ▼ -2.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 50,705 | ▼ -4.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 49,836 | ▼ -5.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 48,710 | ▼ -8.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 47,218 | ▼ -10.8% | Projection |
About Miyakojima
Overview
Miyakojima (宮古島市) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 52,962 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Miyakojima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Miyakojima's population is expected to reach 51,498 by 2030 (-2.8%), 49,836 by 2040 (-5.9%), and 47,218 by 2050 (-10.8%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Miyakojima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Miyakojima's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1598 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1508 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #672 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa