Economy, jobs and prices in Fukui, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Fukui was 3.95 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Fukui growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Fukui was 11.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the fastest 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 Fukui?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Fukui was 3.64 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th highest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The growth of prefectural income per person in Fukui was 15.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Fukui?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Fukui was 427,326 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Fukui was 1.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 4th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Fukui was 2.9% in 2020, 2nd 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 Fukui?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Fukui was 1.73 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Fukui?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Fukui was 29.0% in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Fukui?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Fukui was 3.2% in 2020, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Fukui was 30.9% in 2020, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Fukui was 63.7% in 2020, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Women's part-time hourly pay in Fukui was 1,239 yen per hour in 2024, 24th 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 Fukui?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Fukui was 189.6 thousand yen in 2024, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Fukui?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Fukui was 6,104 thousand yen in 2019, 5th 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 Fukui?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Fukui was 311.6 thousand yen in 2024, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Fukui was 99.3 in 2024, tied for 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Fukui was 99.7 in 2024, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Fukui was 102.5 in 2024, tied for 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Fukui was 86.7 in 2024, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Fukui was -0.7% in 2024, tied for 8th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Fukui have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Fukui was 5,554,000 yen in 2024, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Fukui?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Fukui was 35,351,000 yen in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Fukui was 1,090 in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Fukui was 96.0% in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Fukui was 96.1% in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by sewerage in Fukui was 83.7% in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Fukui was 15.6% in 2023, tied for 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The home ownership rate in Fukui was 73.5% in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Fukui compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukui ranks 36 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 3.68 trillion yen |
| 39 | Saga | 3.44 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukui ranks 4 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 6.37 million yen |
| 2 | Aichi | 4.15 million yen |
| 3 | Shizuoka | 3.82 million yen |
| 4 | Fukui | 3.64 million yen |
| 5 | Tochigi | 3.55 million yen |
| 6 | Ibaraki | 3.53 million yen |
| 7 | Gunma | 3.52 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Fukui ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
| 44 | Toyama | 3.1% |
| 45 | Mie | 3.1% |
| 46 | Fukui | 2.9% |
| 47 | Shimane | 2.7% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Fukui ranks 2 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 1.76 openings per jobseeker |
| 2 | Fukui | 1.73 openings per jobseeker |
| 3 | Ishikawa | 1.53 openings per jobseeker |
| 4 | Gifu | 1.52 openings per jobseeker |
| 5 | Niigata | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 6 | Kagawa | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 7 | Yamaguchi | 1.45 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Fukui ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tokyo | 6,211 thousand yen |
| 3 | Toyama | 6,131 thousand yen |
| 4 | Aichi | 6,125 thousand yen |
| 5 | Fukui | 6,104 thousand yen |
| 6 | Shiga | 6,088 thousand yen |
| 7 | Gifu | 6,054 thousand yen |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 5,956 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Fukui ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Yamaguchi | 99.9 |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
| 15 | Kumamoto | 99.4 |
| 16 | Fukui | 99.3 |
| 17 | Osaka | 99.3 |
| 18 | Tokushima | 99.3 |
| 19 | Nagasaki | 99.3 |
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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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