Economy, jobs and prices in Hyogo, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Hyogo was 23.99 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Hyogo growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Hyogo was 2.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 12th 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 Hyogo?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Hyogo was 3.28 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th 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 Hyogo?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Hyogo was 3.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th 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 Hyogo?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Hyogo was 2,528,844 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Hyogo?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Hyogo was 0.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th 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 Hyogo?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Hyogo was 4.0% in 2020, tied for 15th 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 Hyogo?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Hyogo was 1.00 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Hyogo?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Hyogo was 22.3% in 2020, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Hyogo?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Hyogo was 1.8% in 2020, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Hyogo?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Hyogo was 24.1% in 2020, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Hyogo?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Hyogo was 70.6% in 2020, 14th 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 Hyogo?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Hyogo was 1,448 yen per hour in 2024, 6th 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 Hyogo?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Hyogo was 203.6 thousand yen in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Hyogo?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Hyogo was 5,584 thousand yen in 2019, 21st 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 Hyogo?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Hyogo was 280.2 thousand yen in 2024, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Hyogo?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Hyogo was 99.2 in 2024, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Hyogo 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 Hyogo?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Hyogo was 100.0 in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Hyogo?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Hyogo was 95.0 in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Hyogo?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Hyogo was 1.2% in 2024, 10th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Hyogo have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Hyogo was 5,258,000 yen in 2024, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Hyogo?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Hyogo was 50,880,000 yen in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Hyogo?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Hyogo was 1,082 in 2023, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Hyogo was 96.1% 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 Hyogo have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Hyogo was 98.4% in 2023, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Hyogo are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Hyogo was 94.2% in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Hyogo was 13.8% in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Hyogo?
The home ownership rate in Hyogo was 64.4% in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Hyogo compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hyogo ranks 6 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Osaka | 44.99 trillion yen |
| 4 | Kanagawa | 37.33 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Hyogo ranks 18 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | Yamagata | 3.27 million yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 3.26 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Hyogo ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
| 14 | Kochi | 4.1% |
| 15 | Saitama | 4.0% |
| 16 | Hyogo | 4.0% |
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
| 18 | Kagoshima | 4.0% |
| 19 | Ibaraki | 3.9% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Hyogo ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Kochi | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 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 |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Hyogo ranks 21 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 24 | Saga | 5,447 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Hyogo ranks 21 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Tokushima | 99.3 |
| 19 | Nagasaki | 99.3 |
| 20 | Akita | 99.2 |
| 21 | Hyogo | 99.2 |
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
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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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