Economy, jobs and prices in Chiba, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Chiba was 22.17 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Chiba growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Chiba was 2.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 12th 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 Chiba?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Chiba was 3.27 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th highest 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 Chiba?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Chiba was 3.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th 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 Chiba?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Chiba was 2,692,390 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Chiba?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Chiba was 1.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Chiba?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Chiba was 3.8% in 2020, tied for 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many jobs are available per job seeker in Chiba?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Chiba was 0.99 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Chiba?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Chiba was 23.8% in 2020, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Chiba?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Chiba was 2.4% in 2020, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Chiba?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Chiba was 18.4% in 2020, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Chiba?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Chiba was 75.7% in 2020, 4th highest 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 Chiba?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Chiba was 1,428 yen per hour in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the starting salary for school leavers in Chiba?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Chiba was 200.3 thousand yen in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Chiba?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Chiba was 5,952 thousand yen in 2019, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does a household spend per month in Chiba?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Chiba was 336.9 thousand yen in 2024, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Chiba?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Chiba was 101.2 in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Chiba excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Chiba was 100.9 in 2024, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Chiba?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Chiba was 100.4 in 2024, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Chiba?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Chiba was 114.4 in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Chiba?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Chiba was 3.2% in 2024, tied for 4th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Chiba have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Chiba was 5,842,000 yen in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Chiba?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Chiba was 72,541,000 yen in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Chiba?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Chiba was 1,134 in 2023, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Chiba?
The share of main roads that are paved in Chiba was 99.9% in 2023, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Chiba have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Chiba was 95.2% in 2023, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Chiba are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Chiba was 77.6% in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Chiba was 12.3% in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Chiba?
The home ownership rate in Chiba was 64.7% in 2023, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Chiba compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Chiba ranks 7 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kanagawa | 37.33 trillion yen |
| 5 | Saitama | 25.89 trillion yen |
| 6 | Hyogo | 23.99 trillion yen |
| 7 | Chiba | 22.17 trillion yen |
| 8 | Hokkaido | 21.50 trillion yen |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 21.24 trillion yen |
| 10 | Shizuoka | 19.12 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Chiba ranks 19 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hiroshima | 3.32 million yen |
| 17 | Saitama | 3.29 million yen |
| 18 | Hyogo | 3.28 million yen |
| 19 | Chiba | 3.27 million yen |
| 20 | Yamagata | 3.27 million yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 3.26 million yen |
| 22 | Yamanashi | 3.26 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Chiba ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kumamoto | 3.9% |
| 23 | Iwate | 3.8% |
| 24 | Gunma | 3.8% |
| 25 | Chiba | 3.8% |
| 26 | Shizuoka | 3.8% |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 3.8% |
| 28 | Kanagawa | 3.7% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Chiba ranks 45 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saitama | 1.04 openings per jobseeker |
| 42 | Shiga | 1.01 openings per jobseeker |
| 43 | Hyogo | 1.00 openings per jobseeker |
| 44 | Hokkaido | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 45 | Chiba | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 46 | Okinawa | 0.98 openings per jobseeker |
| 47 | Kanagawa | 0.91 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Chiba ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shiga | 6,088 thousand yen |
| 7 | Gifu | 6,054 thousand yen |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 5,956 thousand yen |
| 9 | Chiba | 5,952 thousand yen |
| 10 | Mie | 5,945 thousand yen |
| 11 | Shizuoka | 5,912 thousand yen |
| 12 | Saitama | 5,886 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Chiba ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kanagawa | 103.3 |
| 3 | Hokkaido | 101.9 |
| 4 | Yamagata | 101.4 |
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
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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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