Economy, jobs and prices in Hokkaido, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Hokkaido was 21.50 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Hokkaido growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Hokkaido was 4.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 20th 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 Hokkaido?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Hokkaido was 3.00 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th 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 Hokkaido?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Hokkaido was 5.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 21st 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 Hokkaido?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Hokkaido was 2,728,354 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Hokkaido?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Hokkaido was 4.2% in 2020, tied for 6th 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 Hokkaido?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Hokkaido was 0.99 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Hokkaido?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Hokkaido was 22.6% in 2020, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Hokkaido?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Hokkaido was 6.7% in 2020, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Hokkaido?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Hokkaido was 16.5% in 2020, tied for 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Hokkaido?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Hokkaido was 74.1% in 2020, 6th 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 Hokkaido?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Hokkaido was 1,218 yen per hour in 2024, 22nd 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 Hokkaido?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Hokkaido was 194.4 thousand yen in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Hokkaido?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Hokkaido was 4,488 thousand yen in 2019, 4th 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 Hokkaido?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Hokkaido was 285.5 thousand yen in 2024, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Hokkaido?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Hokkaido was 101.9 in 2024, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Hokkaido excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Hokkaido was 103.0 in 2024, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Hokkaido?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Hokkaido was 102.3 in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Hokkaido?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Hokkaido was 87.1 in 2024, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Hokkaido?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Hokkaido was 4,105,000 yen in 2024, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Hokkaido?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Hokkaido was 41,106,000 yen in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Hokkaido?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Hokkaido was 1,197 in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Hokkaido?
The share of main roads that are paved in Hokkaido was 96.2% in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Hokkaido have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Hokkaido was 97.7% in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Hokkaido are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Hokkaido was 92.0% in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Hokkaido?
The share of homes that are vacant in Hokkaido was 15.6% in 2023, tied for 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Hokkaido?
The home ownership rate in Hokkaido was 57.0% in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Hokkaido compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hokkaido ranks 8 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Saitama | 25.89 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hokkaido ranks 31 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Saga | 3.04 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Hokkaido ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fukuoka | 4.6% |
| 4 | Osaka | 4.5% |
| 5 | Miyagi | 4.3% |
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Hokkaido ranks 44 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saitama | 1.04 openings per jobseeker |
| 42 | Shiga | 1.01 openings per jobseeker |
| 43 | Hyogo | 1.00 openings per jobseeker |
| 44 | Hokkaido | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 45 | Chiba | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 46 | Okinawa | 0.98 openings per jobseeker |
| 47 | Kanagawa | 0.91 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Hokkaido ranks 44 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagasaki | 4,749 thousand yen |
| 42 | Oita | 4,701 thousand yen |
| 43 | Miyazaki | 4,658 thousand yen |
| 44 | Hokkaido | 4,488 thousand yen |
| 45 | Kochi | 4,474 thousand yen |
| 46 | Kagoshima | 4,300 thousand yen |
| 47 | Okinawa | 4,215 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Hokkaido ranks 3 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 104.0 |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 103.3 |
| 3 | Hokkaido | 101.9 |
| 4 | Yamagata | 101.4 |
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
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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…)
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