Economy, jobs and prices in Hiroshima, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Hiroshima was 12.61 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Hiroshima growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Hiroshima was 0.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th 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 Hiroshima?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Hiroshima was 3.32 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th 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 Hiroshima?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Hiroshima was 1,475,169 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Hiroshima?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Hiroshima was 0.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 18th 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 Hiroshima?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Hiroshima was 3.4% in 2020, tied for 8th 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 Hiroshima?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Hiroshima was 1.43 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Hiroshima?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Hiroshima was 24.7% in 2020, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Hiroshima?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Hiroshima was 2.7% in 2020, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Hiroshima?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Hiroshima was 25.3% in 2020, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Hiroshima?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Hiroshima was 69.0% in 2020, 17th 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 Hiroshima?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Hiroshima was 1,318 yen per hour in 2024, 14th 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 Hiroshima?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Hiroshima was 194.2 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Hiroshima?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Hiroshima was 5,323 thousand yen in 2019, 19th 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 Hiroshima?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Hiroshima was 298.9 thousand yen in 2024, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Hiroshima?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Hiroshima was 98.7 in 2024, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Hiroshima was 99.2 in 2024, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Hiroshima?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Hiroshima was 101.2 in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Hiroshima?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Hiroshima was 87.7 in 2024, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Hiroshima?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Hiroshima was 0.2% in 2024, tied for 16th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Hiroshima have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Hiroshima was 6,016,000 yen in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Hiroshima?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Hiroshima was 53,568,000 yen in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Hiroshima?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Hiroshima was 1,427 in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Hiroshima?
The share of main roads that are paved in Hiroshima was 99.4% in 2023, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Hiroshima have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Hiroshima was 94.9% in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Hiroshima are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Hiroshima was 77.5% in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Hiroshima?
The share of homes that are vacant in Hiroshima was 15.8% in 2023, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Hiroshima?
The home ownership rate in Hiroshima was 61.9% in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Hiroshima compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hiroshima ranks 12 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fukuoka | 21.24 trillion yen |
| 10 | Shizuoka | 19.12 trillion yen |
| 11 | Ibaraki | 14.74 trillion yen |
| 12 | Hiroshima | 12.61 trillion yen |
| 13 | Kyoto | 11.51 trillion yen |
| 14 | Miyagi | 10.05 trillion yen |
| 15 | Gunma | 9.90 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hiroshima ranks 16 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Shimane | 3.35 million yen |
| 14 | Kanagawa | 3.35 million yen |
| 15 | Yamaguchi | 3.34 million yen |
| 16 | Hiroshima | 3.32 million yen |
| 17 | Saitama | 3.29 million yen |
| 18 | Hyogo | 3.28 million yen |
| 19 | Chiba | 3.27 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Hiroshima ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Yamagata | 3.4% |
| 38 | Ishikawa | 3.4% |
| 39 | Shiga | 3.4% |
| 40 | Hiroshima | 3.4% |
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Hiroshima ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kagawa | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 7 | Yamaguchi | 1.45 openings per jobseeker |
| 8 | Okayama | 1.44 openings per jobseeker |
| 9 | Hiroshima | 1.43 openings per jobseeker |
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
| 11 | Toyama | 1.39 openings per jobseeker |
| 12 | Ehime | 1.36 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Hiroshima ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tottori | 5,389 thousand yen |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 5,374 thousand yen |
| 28 | Kagawa | 5,348 thousand yen |
| 29 | Hiroshima | 5,323 thousand yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 5,316 thousand yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 5,282 thousand yen |
| 32 | Akita | 5,274 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Hiroshima ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
| 28 | Kagawa | 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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