Economy, jobs and prices in Kagoshima, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Kagoshima was 6.42 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Kagoshima growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Kagoshima was 7.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 5th 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 Kagoshima?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Kagoshima was 2.94 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th 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 Kagoshima?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Kagoshima was 8.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th 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 Kagoshima?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Kagoshima was 784,911 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Kagoshima?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Kagoshima was -0.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 11th 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 Kagoshima?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Kagoshima was 1.13 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Kagoshima?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Kagoshima was 25.8% in 2020, tied for 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Kagoshima?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Kagoshima was 8.3% in 2020, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Kagoshima?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Kagoshima was 18.8% in 2020, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Kagoshima?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Kagoshima was 71.1% in 2020, 13th 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 Kagoshima?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Kagoshima was 1,171 yen per hour in 2024, 10th 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 Kagoshima?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Kagoshima was 193.1 thousand yen in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Kagoshima?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Kagoshima was 4,300 thousand yen in 2019, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Kagoshima was 295.2 thousand yen in 2024, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Kagoshima?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Kagoshima was 96.4 in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Kagoshima excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Kagoshima was 96.9 in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Kagoshima?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Kagoshima was 98.2 in 2024, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Kagoshima?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Kagoshima was -1.1% in 2024, tied for 2nd biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Kagoshima have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Kagoshima was 3,793,000 yen in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Kagoshima?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Kagoshima was 32,807,000 yen in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Kagoshima?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Kagoshima was 1,033 in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Kagoshima?
The share of main roads that are paved in Kagoshima was 100.0% in 2023, tied for the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Kagoshima have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Kagoshima was 97.0% in 2023, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Kagoshima are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Kagoshima was 43.7% in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Kagoshima?
The share of homes that are vacant in Kagoshima was 20.5% in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Kagoshima?
The home ownership rate in Kagoshima was 63.3% in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kagoshima compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kagoshima ranks 26 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shiga | 7.36 trillion yen |
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 6.73 trillion yen |
| 25 | Kumamoto | 6.72 trillion yen |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 5.26 trillion yen |
| 28 | Oita | 5.09 trillion yen |
| 29 | Toyama | 5.06 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kagoshima ranks 33 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 35 | Akita | 2.89 million yen |
| 36 | Aomori | 2.88 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Kagoshima ranks 18 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Saitama | 4.0% |
| 16 | Hyogo | 4.0% |
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
| 18 | Kagoshima | 4.0% |
| 19 | Ibaraki | 3.9% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 3.9% |
| 21 | Wakayama | 3.9% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Kagoshima ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Nara | 1.15 openings per jobseeker |
| 35 | Tokushima | 1.14 openings per jobseeker |
| 36 | Wakayama | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 37 | Kagoshima | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 38 | Shizuoka | 1.11 openings per jobseeker |
| 39 | Aomori | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 40 | Kochi | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Kagoshima ranks 46 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)
Kagoshima ranks 46 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…)
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