Economy, jobs and prices in Gunma, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Gunma was 9.90 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Gunma growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Gunma was 2.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th 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 Gunma?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Gunma was 3.52 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th 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 Gunma?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Gunma was 3.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th 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 Gunma?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Gunma was 1,065,735 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Gunma?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Gunma was 0.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 17th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Gunma?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Gunma was 3.8% in 2020, tied for 21st 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 Gunma?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Gunma was 1.33 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Gunma?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Gunma was 26.4% in 2020, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Gunma?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Gunma was 4.5% in 2020, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Gunma?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Gunma was 30.3% in 2020, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Gunma was 62.5% in 2020, tied for 6th 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 Gunma?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Gunma was 1,289 yen per hour in 2024, 16th 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 Gunma?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Gunma was 209.2 thousand yen in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Gunma?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Gunma was 5,595 thousand yen in 2019, 20th 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 Gunma?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Gunma was 301.9 thousand yen in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Gunma?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Gunma was 96.2 in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Gunma was 96.8 in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Gunma was 96.0 in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Gunma?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Gunma was 89.8 in 2024, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Gunma?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Gunma was -0.5% in 2024, tied for 13th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Gunma have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Gunma was 4,965,000 yen in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Gunma?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Gunma was 45,895,000 yen in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Gunma?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Gunma was 1,093 in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Gunma was 97.4% in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Gunma have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Gunma was 99.2% in 2023, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Gunma are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Gunma was 56.7% in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Gunma was 16.7% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Gunma?
The home ownership rate in Gunma was 71.1% in 2023, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Gunma compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Gunma ranks 15 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Hiroshima | 12.61 trillion yen |
| 13 | Kyoto | 11.51 trillion yen |
| 14 | Miyagi | 10.05 trillion yen |
| 15 | Gunma | 9.90 trillion yen |
| 16 | Tochigi | 9.83 trillion yen |
| 17 | Niigata | 9.46 trillion yen |
| 18 | Nagano | 9.04 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Gunma ranks 7 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fukui | 3.64 million yen |
| 5 | Tochigi | 3.55 million yen |
| 6 | Ibaraki | 3.53 million yen |
| 7 | Gunma | 3.52 million yen |
| 8 | Toyama | 3.50 million yen |
| 9 | Shiga | 3.46 million yen |
| 10 | Wakayama | 3.46 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Gunma ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Wakayama | 3.9% |
| 22 | Kumamoto | 3.9% |
| 23 | Iwate | 3.8% |
| 24 | Gunma | 3.8% |
| 25 | Chiba | 3.8% |
| 26 | Shizuoka | 3.8% |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 3.8% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Gunma ranks 15 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
| 17 | Nagano | 1.31 openings per jobseeker |
| 18 | Tottori | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Gunma ranks 20 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Miyagi | 5,702 thousand yen |
| 18 | Shimane | 5,655 thousand yen |
| 19 | Nagano | 5,637 thousand yen |
| 20 | Gunma | 5,595 thousand yen |
| 21 | Hyogo | 5,584 thousand yen |
| 22 | Niigata | 5,563 thousand yen |
| 23 | Nara | 5,452 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Gunma ranks 47 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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