Economy, jobs and prices in Ehime, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Ehime was 5.26 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Ehime growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Ehime was 1.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th 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 Ehime?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Ehime was 2.87 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th 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 Ehime?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Ehime was 3.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th 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 Ehime?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Ehime was 679,982 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Ehime?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Ehime was 0.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 13th 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 Ehime?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Ehime was 3.7% in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Ehime?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Ehime was 1.36 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Ehime?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Ehime was 24.3% in 2020, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Ehime?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Ehime was 6.8% in 2020, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Ehime?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Ehime was 23.3% in 2020, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Ehime?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Ehime was 67.3% in 2020, 23rd 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 Ehime?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Ehime was 1,151 yen per hour in 2024, 9th 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 Ehime?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Ehime was 186.8 thousand yen in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Ehime?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Ehime was 4,846 thousand yen in 2019, 9th 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 Ehime?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Ehime was 256.6 thousand yen in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Ehime?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Ehime was 98.6 in 2024, tied for 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Ehime excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Ehime 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 Ehime?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Ehime was 100.2 in 2024, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Ehime?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Ehime was 85.0 in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Ehime?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Ehime was -1.2% in 2024, the biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Ehime have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Ehime was 6,964,000 yen in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Ehime?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Ehime was 67,820,000 yen in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Ehime?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Ehime was 1,111 in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Ehime?
The share of main roads that are paved in Ehime was 96.1% in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Ehime have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Ehime was 93.4% in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Ehime are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Ehime was 57.8% in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Ehime?
The share of homes that are vacant in Ehime was 19.8% in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Ehime?
The home ownership rate in Ehime was 65.0% in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Ehime compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Ehime ranks 27 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 6.73 trillion yen |
| 25 | Kumamoto | 6.72 trillion yen |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 5.26 trillion yen |
| 28 | Oita | 5.09 trillion yen |
| 29 | Toyama | 5.06 trillion yen |
| 30 | Nagasaki | 4.99 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Ehime ranks 37 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 40 | Kochi | 2.75 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Ehime ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shizuoka | 3.8% |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 3.8% |
| 28 | Kanagawa | 3.7% |
| 29 | Ehime | 3.7% |
| 30 | Tokyo | 3.6% |
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Ehime ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hiroshima | 1.43 openings per jobseeker |
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
| 11 | Toyama | 1.39 openings per jobseeker |
| 12 | Ehime | 1.36 openings per jobseeker |
| 13 | Oita | 1.35 openings per jobseeker |
| 14 | Yamagata | 1.34 openings per jobseeker |
| 15 | Gunma | 1.33 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Ehime ranks 39 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 4,749 thousand yen |
| 42 | Oita | 4,701 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Ehime ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
| 28 | Kagawa | 98.6 |
| 29 | Ehime | 98.6 |
| 30 | Aomori | 98.5 |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 98.3 |
| 32 | Wakayama | 98.2 |
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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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