Economy, jobs and prices in Gifu, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Gifu was 8.39 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Gifu growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Gifu was 1.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th 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 Gifu?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Gifu was 3.26 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st 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 Gifu?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Gifu was 2.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 5th 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 Gifu?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Gifu was 1,003,156 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Gifu?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Gifu was 0.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th 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 Gifu?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Gifu was 3.3% in 2020, tied for 5th 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 Gifu?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Gifu was 1.52 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Gifu?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Gifu was 27.2% in 2020, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Gifu?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Gifu was 2.8% in 2020, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Gifu?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Gifu was 31.9% in 2020, tied for 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Gifu?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Gifu was 63.1% in 2020, 10th 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 Gifu?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Gifu was 1,212 yen per hour in 2024, tied for 20th 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 Gifu?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Gifu was 194.9 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Gifu?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Gifu was 6,054 thousand yen in 2019, 7th 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 Gifu?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Gifu was 286.4 thousand yen in 2024, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Gifu?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Gifu was 97.1 in 2024, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Gifu excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Gifu was 97.6 in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Gifu?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Gifu was 97.7 in 2024, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Gifu?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Gifu was 81.3 in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Gifu?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Gifu was -0.8% in 2024, 7th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Gifu have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Gifu was 4,751,000 yen in 2024, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Gifu?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Gifu was 32,362,000 yen in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Gifu?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Gifu was 1,115 in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Gifu?
The share of main roads that are paved in Gifu 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 Gifu have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Gifu was 92.5% 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 Gifu are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Gifu was 78.2% in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Gifu?
The share of homes that are vacant in Gifu was 16.1% in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Gifu?
The home ownership rate in Gifu was 73.7% in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Gifu compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Gifu ranks 21 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 6.73 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Gifu ranks 21 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 | Kyoto | 3.22 million yen |
| 24 | Fukushima | 3.21 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Gifu ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Shiga | 3.4% |
| 40 | Hiroshima | 3.4% |
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
| 44 | Toyama | 3.1% |
| 45 | Mie | 3.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Gifu ranks 4 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)
Gifu ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 9 | Chiba | 5,952 thousand yen |
| 10 | Mie | 5,945 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Gifu ranks 44 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
| 43 | Oita | 97.4 |
| 44 | Gifu | 97.1 |
| 45 | Miyazaki | 97.0 |
| 46 | Kagoshima | 96.4 |
| 47 | Gunma | 96.2 |
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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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