Economy, jobs and prices in Fukushima, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Fukushima was 8.40 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Fukushima growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Fukushima was 6.7% 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 income per person in Fukushima?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Fukushima was 3.21 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th 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 Fukushima?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Fukushima was 10.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th 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 Fukushima?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Fukushima was 916,198 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Fukushima?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Fukushima was -0.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Fukushima?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Fukushima was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 9th 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 Fukushima?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Fukushima was 1.26 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Fukushima?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Fukushima was 26.3% in 2020, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Fukushima?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Fukushima was 6.2% in 2020, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Fukushima?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Fukushima was 28.8% in 2020, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Fukushima?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Fukushima was 62.0% in 2020, 4th 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 Fukushima?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Fukushima was 1,126 yen per hour in 2024, tied for 3rd 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 Fukushima?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Fukushima was 184.5 thousand yen in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Fukushima?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Fukushima was 5,397 thousand yen in 2019, 23rd 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 Fukushima?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Fukushima was 304.9 thousand yen in 2024, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Fukushima?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Fukushima was 98.8 in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Fukushima excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Fukushima 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 Fukushima?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Fukushima was 97.5 in 2024, tied for 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Fukushima?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Fukushima was 91.7 in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Fukushima?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Fukushima was -0.3% in 2024, tied for 19th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Fukushima have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Fukushima was 4,760,000 yen in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Fukushima?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Fukushima was 36,521,000 yen in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Fukushima?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Fukushima was 1,058 in 2023, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Fukushima?
The share of main roads that are paved in Fukushima was 97.2% in 2023, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Fukushima have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Fukushima was 91.7% in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Fukushima are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Fukushima was 56.0% in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Fukushima?
The share of homes that are vacant in Fukushima was 15.2% in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Fukushima?
The home ownership rate in Fukushima was 68.3% in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Fukushima compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukushima ranks 20 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Niigata | 9.46 trillion yen |
| 18 | Nagano | 9.04 trillion yen |
| 19 | Mie | 9.00 trillion yen |
| 20 | Fukushima | 8.40 trillion yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 8.39 trillion yen |
| 22 | Okayama | 8.26 trillion yen |
| 23 | Shiga | 7.36 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Fukushima ranks 24 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Gifu | 3.26 million yen |
| 22 | Yamanashi | 3.26 million yen |
| 23 | Kyoto | 3.22 million yen |
| 24 | Fukushima | 3.21 million yen |
| 25 | Nagano | 3.16 million yen |
| 26 | Niigata | 3.16 million yen |
| 27 | Miyagi | 3.05 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Fukushima ranks 10 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
| 10 | Fukushima | 4.1% |
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Fukushima ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Yamanashi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 22 | Aichi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 23 | Akita | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 24 | Fukushima | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 25 | Miyagi | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 26 | Kyoto | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 27 | Kumamoto | 1.22 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Fukushima ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Niigata | 5,563 thousand yen |
| 23 | Nara | 5,452 thousand yen |
| 24 | Saga | 5,447 thousand yen |
| 25 | Fukushima | 5,397 thousand yen |
| 26 | Tottori | 5,389 thousand yen |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 5,374 thousand yen |
| 28 | Kagawa | 5,348 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Fukushima ranks 23 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Akita | 99.2 |
| 21 | Hyogo | 99.2 |
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
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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…)
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