Economy, jobs and prices in Kochi, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Kochi was 2.45 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Kochi growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Kochi was 2.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th 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 Kochi?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Kochi was 2.75 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd lowest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The growth of prefectural income per person in Kochi was 2.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th 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 Kochi?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Kochi was 359,507 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Kochi?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Kochi was 0.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Kochi was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 9th 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 Kochi?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Kochi was 1.10 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Kochi?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Kochi was 25.3% in 2020, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Kochi?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Kochi was 10.2% in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Kochi?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Kochi was 16.5% in 2020, tied for 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Kochi was 70.2% in 2020, 15th 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 Kochi?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Kochi was 1,186 yen per hour in 2024, 13th 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 Kochi?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Kochi was 189.3 thousand yen in 2024, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Kochi?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Kochi was 4,474 thousand yen in 2019, 3rd 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 Kochi?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Kochi was 302.8 thousand yen in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Kochi?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Kochi was 100.0 in 2024, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Kochi was 100.7 in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Kochi was 101.0 in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Kochi?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Kochi was 95.2 in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Kochi?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Kochi was -0.5% in 2024, tied for 13th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Kochi have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Kochi was 4,718,000 yen in 2024, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Kochi?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Kochi was 27,171,000 yen in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Kochi?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Kochi was 1,033 in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Kochi 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 Kochi have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Kochi was 93.7% in 2023, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by sewerage in Kochi was 41.9% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Kochi was 20.3% in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Kochi?
The home ownership rate in Kochi was 66.0% in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kochi compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kochi ranks 41 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Fukui | 3.95 trillion yen |
| 37 | Akita | 3.74 trillion yen |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 3.68 trillion yen |
| 39 | Saga | 3.44 trillion yen |
| 40 | Shimane | 2.96 trillion yen |
| 41 | Kochi | 2.45 trillion yen |
| 42 | Tottori | 1.99 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kochi ranks 40 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Aomori | 2.88 million yen |
| 37 | Ehime | 2.87 million yen |
| 38 | Iwate | 2.83 million yen |
| 39 | Nagasaki | 2.78 million yen |
| 40 | Kochi | 2.75 million yen |
| 41 | Tottori | 2.61 million yen |
| 42 | Okinawa | 2.31 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Kochi ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
| 14 | Kochi | 4.1% |
| 15 | Saitama | 4.0% |
| 16 | Hyogo | 4.0% |
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Kochi ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 41 | Saitama | 1.04 openings per jobseeker |
| 42 | Shiga | 1.01 openings per jobseeker |
| 43 | Hyogo | 1.00 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Kochi ranks 45 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)
Kochi ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
| 11 | Shimane | 100.0 |
| 12 | Kochi | 100.0 |
| 13 | Yamaguchi | 99.9 |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
| 15 | Kumamoto | 99.4 |
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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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