Economy, jobs and prices in Akita, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Akita was 3.74 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Akita growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Akita was 3.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 16th slowest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the income per person in Akita?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Akita was 2.89 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th lowest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyHow fast is income per person rising in Akita?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Akita was 4.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 17th slowest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyHow many people work in Akita?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Akita was 477,633 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Akita?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Akita was -0.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th steepest fall of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Akita?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Akita was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many jobs are available per job seeker in Akita?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Akita was 1.26 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Akita?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Akita was 25.0% in 2020, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Akita?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Akita was 8.6% in 2020, tied for 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Akita?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Akita was 23.6% in 2020, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Akita?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Akita was 66.1% in 2020, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the hourly pay for part-time work in Akita?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Akita was 1,127 yen per hour in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the starting salary for school leavers in Akita?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Akita was 187.4 thousand yen in 2024, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Akita?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Akita was 5,274 thousand yen in 2019, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does a household spend per month in Akita?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Akita was 275.9 thousand yen in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Akita?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Akita was 99.2 in 2024, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Akita excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Akita was 99.7 in 2024, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Akita?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Akita was 99.6 in 2024, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Akita?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Akita was 86.7 in 2024, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Akita?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Akita was -0.6% in 2024, tied for 11th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Akita have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Akita was 4,937,000 yen in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Akita?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Akita was 25,568,000 yen in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Akita?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Akita was 993 in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Akita?
The share of main roads that are paved in Akita was 97.6% in 2023, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Akita have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Akita was 89.8% in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Akita are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Akita was 69.1% in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Akita?
The share of homes that are vacant in Akita was 15.8% in 2023, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Akita?
The home ownership rate in Akita was 77.1% in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Akita compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Akita ranks 37 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Aomori | 4.62 trillion yen |
| 35 | Wakayama | 4.01 trillion yen |
| 36 | Fukui | 3.95 trillion yen |
| 37 | Akita | 3.74 trillion yen |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 3.68 trillion yen |
| 39 | Saga | 3.44 trillion yen |
| 40 | Shimane | 2.96 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Akita ranks 35 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Fukuoka | 2.97 million yen |
| 33 | Kagoshima | 2.94 million yen |
| 34 | Kumamoto | 2.93 million yen |
| 35 | Akita | 2.89 million yen |
| 36 | Aomori | 2.88 million yen |
| 37 | Ehime | 2.87 million yen |
| 38 | Iwate | 2.83 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Akita ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
| 10 | Fukushima | 4.1% |
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Akita ranks 23 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Miyazaki | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 21 | Yamanashi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 22 | Aichi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 23 | Akita | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 24 | Fukushima | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 25 | Miyagi | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 26 | Kyoto | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Akita ranks 32 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Hiroshima | 5,323 thousand yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 5,316 thousand yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 5,282 thousand yen |
| 32 | Akita | 5,274 thousand yen |
| 33 | Kumamoto | 5,026 thousand yen |
| 34 | Osaka | 5,022 thousand yen |
| 35 | Tokushima | 4,990 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Akita ranks 20 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Osaka | 99.3 |
| 18 | Tokushima | 99.3 |
| 19 | Nagasaki | 99.3 |
| 20 | Akita | 99.2 |
| 21 | Hyogo | 99.2 |
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
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Sources
- Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: Prefectural Accounts FY2011-FY2023, summary table 10: persons employed in the prefecture (by workplace), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 55c5e5c6ba36…)
- Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: Prefectural Accounts 1968-... FY2011-FY2023 (2008 SNA, 2015 base), summary table 1: gross prefectural product (nominal), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 264f5d5c24dc…)
- Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: Prefectural Accounts FY2011-FY2023, summary table 7: prefectural income per person, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e3802459b8d1…)
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Prefectures 2026 (Tōkei de miru todōfuken no sugata), full volume, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b69774a5f40c…)
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