Economy, jobs and prices in Fukuoka, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Fukuoka was 21.24 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Fukuoka growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Fukuoka was 5.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 13th 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 Fukuoka?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Fukuoka was 2.97 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th 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 Fukuoka?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Fukuoka was 6.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th 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 Fukuoka?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Fukuoka was 2,596,096 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Fukuoka?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Fukuoka was 1.18 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Fukuoka?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Fukuoka was 23.6% in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Fukuoka?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Fukuoka was 19.4% in 2020, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Fukuoka?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Fukuoka was 74.9% in 2020, 5th 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 Fukuoka?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Fukuoka was 1,321 yen per hour in 2024, 13th 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 Fukuoka?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Fukuoka was 192.3 thousand yen in 2024, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Fukuoka?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Fukuoka was 4,849 thousand yen in 2019, 10th 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 Fukuoka?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Fukuoka was 289.4 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Fukuoka was 98.0 in 2024, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Fukuoka was 98.9 in 2024, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Fukuoka?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Fukuoka was 98.7 in 2024, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Fukuoka?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Fukuoka was 90.5 in 2024, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Fukuoka?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Fukuoka was 3.8% in 2024, 3rd biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Fukuoka have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Fukuoka was 5,823,000 yen in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Fukuoka?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Fukuoka was 50,757,000 yen in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Fukuoka?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Fukuoka was 2,618 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Fukuoka was 98.7% in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Fukuoka was 95.3% in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by sewerage in Fukuoka was 84.3% in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Fukuoka?
The share of homes that are vacant in Fukuoka was 12.4% in 2023, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Fukuoka?
The home ownership rate in Fukuoka was 52.7% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Fukuoka compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukuoka ranks 9 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Ibaraki | 14.74 trillion yen |
| 12 | Hiroshima | 12.61 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukuoka ranks 32 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Oita | 3.04 million yen |
| 30 | Okayama | 3.03 million yen |
| 31 | Hokkaido | 3.00 million yen |
| 32 | Fukuoka | 2.97 million yen |
| 33 | Kagoshima | 2.94 million yen |
| 34 | Kumamoto | 2.93 million yen |
| 35 | Akita | 2.89 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Fukuoka ranks 3 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)
Fukuoka ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Kumamoto | 1.22 openings per jobseeker |
| 28 | Osaka | 1.21 openings per jobseeker |
| 29 | Iwate | 1.19 openings per jobseeker |
| 30 | Fukuoka | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 31 | Nagasaki | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 32 | Tochigi | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
| 33 | Mie | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Fukuoka ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 4,749 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Fukuoka ranks 36 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Aichi | 98.1 |
| 34 | Nara | 98.1 |
| 35 | Niigata | 98.0 |
| 36 | Fukuoka | 98.0 |
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
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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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