Economy, jobs and prices in Ibaraki, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Ibaraki was 14.74 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Ibaraki growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Ibaraki was 1.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th 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 Ibaraki?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Ibaraki was 3.53 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th 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 Ibaraki?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Ibaraki was 1.9% 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 copyHow many people work in Ibaraki?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Ibaraki was 1,460,903 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Ibaraki?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Ibaraki was -0.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 8th 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 Ibaraki?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Ibaraki was 3.9% in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Ibaraki?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Ibaraki was 1.32 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Ibaraki?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Ibaraki was 25.4% in 2020, tied for 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Ibaraki?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Ibaraki was 5.1% in 2020, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Ibaraki?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Ibaraki was 27.9% in 2020, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Ibaraki?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Ibaraki was 64.0% in 2020, 13th 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 Ibaraki?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Ibaraki was 1,310 yen per hour in 2024, 15th 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 Ibaraki?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Ibaraki was 201.3 thousand yen in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Ibaraki?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Ibaraki was 5,956 thousand yen in 2019, 8th 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 Ibaraki?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Ibaraki was 315.8 thousand yen in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Ibaraki?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Ibaraki was 97.5 in 2024, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Ibaraki excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Ibaraki was 98.0 in 2024, tied for 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Ibaraki?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Ibaraki was 97.4 in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Ibaraki?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Ibaraki was 92.0 in 2024, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Ibaraki?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Ibaraki was 0.7% in 2024, tied for 14th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Ibaraki have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Ibaraki was 4,886,000 yen in 2024, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Ibaraki?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Ibaraki was 54,057,000 yen in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Ibaraki?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Ibaraki was 1,051 in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Ibaraki?
The share of main roads that are paved in Ibaraki was 99.0% in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Ibaraki have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Ibaraki was 93.5% in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Ibaraki are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Ibaraki was 65.4% in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Ibaraki?
The share of homes that are vacant in Ibaraki was 14.1% in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Ibaraki?
The home ownership rate in Ibaraki was 69.4% in 2023, tied for 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Ibaraki compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Ibaraki ranks 11 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hokkaido | 21.50 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Ibaraki ranks 6 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shizuoka | 3.82 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Ibaraki ranks 19 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hyogo | 4.0% |
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
| 18 | Kagoshima | 4.0% |
| 19 | Ibaraki | 3.9% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 3.9% |
| 21 | Wakayama | 3.9% |
| 22 | Kumamoto | 3.9% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Ibaraki ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 19 | Saga | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Ibaraki ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 11 | Shizuoka | 5,912 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Ibaraki ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
| 43 | Oita | 97.4 |
| 44 | Gifu | 97.1 |
| 45 | Miyazaki | 97.0 |
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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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