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Wakuya 涌谷町

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Wakuya, Miyagi, Japan has a population of 13,811 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,451 by 2030 and 7,895 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.7% in 2020 to 52.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

13,811명

2030년

(추계)

12,451명

▼ -19.1%

2040년

(추계)

10,120명

▼ -34.2%

2050년

(추계)

7,895명

▼ -48.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 37.7%→2050년 52.9%

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Wakuya 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
198021,319▲ +38.5%Census
198521,362▲ +38.8%Census
199020,871▲ +35.6%Census
199520,170▲ +31.1%Census
200019,313▲ +25.5%Census
200518,410▲ +19.6%Census
201017,494▲ +13.7%Census
201516,701▲ +8.5%Census
202015,388—Census
202513,811▼ -10.2%Census
203012,451▼ -19.1%Projection
203511,267▼ -26.8%Projection
204010,120▼ -34.2%Projection
20458,979▼ -41.6%Projection
20507,895▼ -48.7%Projection

About Wakuya

Overview

Wakuya (涌谷町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 13,811 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Wakuya

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wakuya's population is expected to reach 12,451 by 2030 (-19.1%), 10,120 by 2040 (-34.2%), and 7,895 by 2050 (-48.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Wakuya

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #387 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #371 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1222 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyagi

Miyagi (宮城県)의 소득 수준: Miyagi (宮城県)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Wakuya, Miyagi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Wakuya has a population of 13,811.
Q.What is the population of Wakuya in 2026?
A.Wakuya's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 13,539. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (13,811) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (12,451).
Q.What is the projected population of Wakuya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Wakuya's population is expected to be 12,451 in 2030, 10,120 in 2040, and 7,895 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Wakuya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Wakuya's population is projected to change by -48.7%. The 10-year change is -19.1% and the 20-year change is -34.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Wakuya 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 Wakuya, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 37.7% to 52.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Wakuya?
A.Wakuya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 37.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.9% 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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