Economy, jobs and prices in Aomori, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Aomori was 4.62 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Aomori growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Aomori was 4.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st 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 Aomori?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Aomori was 2.88 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th 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 Aomori?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Aomori was 6.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 14th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyHow many people work in Aomori?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Aomori was 617,905 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Aomori?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Aomori was -0.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th 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 Aomori?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Aomori was 4.6% in 2020, tied for 2nd 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 Aomori?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Aomori was 1.10 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Aomori?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Aomori was 25.6% in 2020, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Aomori?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Aomori was 11.1% in 2020, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Aomori?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Aomori was 19.6% in 2020, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Aomori?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Aomori was 67.1% in 2020, tied for 20th 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 Aomori?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Aomori was 1,122 yen per hour in 2024, 2nd 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 Aomori?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Aomori was 181.6 thousand yen in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Aomori?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Aomori was 4,952 thousand yen in 2019, 11th 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 Aomori?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Aomori was 260.9 thousand yen in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Aomori?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Aomori was 98.5 in 2024, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Aomori excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Aomori was 99.4 in 2024, tied for 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Aomori?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Aomori was 97.6 in 2024, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Aomori?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Aomori was 93.8 in 2024, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Aomori?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Aomori was -0.4% in 2024, tied for 15th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Aomori have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Aomori was 4,246,000 yen in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Aomori?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Aomori was 30,943,000 yen in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Aomori?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Aomori was 1,018 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Aomori?
The share of main roads that are paved in Aomori was 94.5% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Aomori have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Aomori was 95.1% in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Aomori are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Aomori was 63.6% in 2023, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Aomori?
The share of homes that are vacant in Aomori was 16.7% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Aomori?
The home ownership rate in Aomori was 71.4% in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Aomori compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Aomori ranks 34 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Iwate | 4.90 trillion yen |
| 32 | Yamagata | 4.77 trillion yen |
| 33 | Okinawa | 4.64 trillion yen |
| 34 | Aomori | 4.62 trillion yen |
| 35 | Wakayama | 4.01 trillion yen |
| 36 | Fukui | 3.95 trillion yen |
| 37 | Akita | 3.74 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Aomori ranks 36 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 39 | Nagasaki | 2.78 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Aomori ranks 2 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okinawa | 5.5% |
| 2 | Aomori | 4.6% |
| 3 | Fukuoka | 4.6% |
| 4 | Osaka | 4.5% |
| 5 | Miyagi | 4.3% |
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Aomori ranks 39 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Wakayama | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 37 | Kagoshima | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 38 | Shizuoka | 1.11 openings per jobseeker |
| 39 | Aomori | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 40 | Kochi | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 41 | Saitama | 1.04 openings per jobseeker |
| 42 | Shiga | 1.01 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Aomori ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Osaka | 5,022 thousand yen |
| 35 | Tokushima | 4,990 thousand yen |
| 36 | Yamaguchi | 4,956 thousand yen |
| 37 | Aomori | 4,952 thousand yen |
| 38 | Fukuoka | 4,849 thousand yen |
| 39 | Ehime | 4,846 thousand yen |
| 40 | Wakayama | 4,796 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Aomori ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
| 28 | Kagawa | 98.6 |
| 29 | Ehime | 98.6 |
| 30 | Aomori | 98.5 |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 98.3 |
| 32 | Wakayama | 98.2 |
| 33 | Aichi | 98.1 |
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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…)
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