Economy, jobs and prices in Kanagawa, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Kanagawa was 37.33 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Kanagawa growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Kanagawa was 5.4% 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 income per person in Kanagawa?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Kanagawa was 3.35 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th 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 Kanagawa?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Kanagawa was 5.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th 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 Kanagawa?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Kanagawa was 4,319,423 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Kanagawa?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Kanagawa was 0.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th 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 Kanagawa?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Kanagawa was 3.7% in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Kanagawa?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Kanagawa was 0.91 openings per jobseeker in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Kanagawa?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Kanagawa was 22.7% in 2020, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Kanagawa?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Kanagawa was 0.8% in 2020, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Kanagawa was 19.5% in 2020, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Kanagawa was 76.5% in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Women's part-time hourly pay in Kanagawa was 1,471 yen per hour in 2024, 3rd 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 Kanagawa?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Kanagawa was 208.4 thousand yen in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Kanagawa?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Kanagawa was 6,220 thousand yen in 2019, the 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 Kanagawa?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Kanagawa was 330.6 thousand yen in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Kanagawa?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Kanagawa was 103.3 in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Kanagawa was 102.7 in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Kanagawa was 102.1 in 2024, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Kanagawa was 112.9 in 2024, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Kanagawa was 3.2% in 2024, tied for 4th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Kanagawa have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Kanagawa was 5,692,000 yen in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Kanagawa?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Kanagawa was 51,655,000 yen in 2023, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Kanagawa was 1,365 in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Kanagawa was 97.0% in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Kanagawa was 100.0% in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by sewerage in Kanagawa was 97.1% in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Kanagawa was 9.8% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Kanagawa?
The home ownership rate in Kanagawa was 58.7% in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kanagawa compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kanagawa ranks 4 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 125.02 trillion yen |
| 2 | Aichi | 46.09 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kanagawa ranks 14 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Osaka | 3.45 million yen |
| 12 | Mie | 3.44 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Kanagawa ranks 28 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Chiba | 3.8% |
| 26 | Shizuoka | 3.8% |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 3.8% |
| 28 | Kanagawa | 3.7% |
| 29 | Ehime | 3.7% |
| 30 | Tokyo | 3.6% |
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Kanagawa ranks 47 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)
Kanagawa ranks 1 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanagawa | 6,220 thousand yen |
| 2 | Tokyo | 6,211 thousand yen |
| 3 | Toyama | 6,131 thousand yen |
| 4 | Aichi | 6,125 thousand yen |
| 5 | Fukui | 6,104 thousand yen |
| 6 | Shiga | 6,088 thousand yen |
| 7 | Gifu | 6,054 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Kanagawa ranks 2 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…)
- 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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