Economy, jobs and prices in Kumamoto, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Kumamoto was 6.72 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Kumamoto growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Kumamoto was 1.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th 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 Kumamoto?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Kumamoto was 2.93 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th lowest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The growth of prefectural income per person in Kumamoto was 2.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th 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 Kumamoto?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Kumamoto was 889,358 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Kumamoto?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Kumamoto was 1.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Kumamoto?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Kumamoto was 1.22 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Kumamoto?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Kumamoto was 8.8% in 2020, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Kumamoto was 20.7% in 2020, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Kumamoto was 68.5% in 2020, 18th 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 Kumamoto?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Kumamoto was 1,197 yen per hour in 2024, 18th 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 Kumamoto?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Kumamoto was 190.8 thousand yen in 2024, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Kumamoto?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Kumamoto was 5,026 thousand yen in 2019, 15th 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 Kumamoto?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Kumamoto was 325.4 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Kumamoto?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Kumamoto was 99.4 in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Kumamoto was 100.1 in 2024, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Kumamoto?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Kumamoto was 102.1 in 2024, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Kumamoto?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Kumamoto was 99.2 in 2024, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Kumamoto?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Kumamoto was 1.0% in 2024, 12th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Kumamoto have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Kumamoto was 4,536,000 yen in 2024, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Kumamoto?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Kumamoto was 36,942,000 yen in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Kumamoto?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Kumamoto was 1,088 in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Kumamoto was 99.6% in 2023, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Kumamoto have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Kumamoto was 88.3% in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Kumamoto are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Kumamoto was 71.0% in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Kumamoto was 14.9% in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Kumamoto?
The home ownership rate in Kumamoto was 62.9% in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kumamoto compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kumamoto ranks 25 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Okayama | 8.26 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kumamoto ranks 34 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 37 | Ehime | 2.87 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Kumamoto ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ibaraki | 3.9% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 3.9% |
| 21 | Wakayama | 3.9% |
| 22 | Kumamoto | 3.9% |
| 23 | Iwate | 3.8% |
| 24 | Gunma | 3.8% |
| 25 | Chiba | 3.8% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Kumamoto ranks 27 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Fukushima | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 25 | Miyagi | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 26 | Kyoto | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 27 | Kumamoto | 1.22 openings per jobseeker |
| 28 | Osaka | 1.21 openings per jobseeker |
| 29 | Iwate | 1.19 openings per jobseeker |
| 30 | Fukuoka | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Kumamoto ranks 33 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Kyoto | 5,316 thousand yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 5,282 thousand yen |
| 32 | Akita | 5,274 thousand yen |
| 33 | Kumamoto | 5,026 thousand yen |
| 34 | Osaka | 5,022 thousand yen |
| 35 | Tokushima | 4,990 thousand yen |
| 36 | Yamaguchi | 4,956 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Kumamoto ranks 15 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kochi | 100.0 |
| 13 | Yamaguchi | 99.9 |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
| 15 | Kumamoto | 99.4 |
| 16 | Fukui | 99.3 |
| 17 | Osaka | 99.3 |
| 18 | Tokushima | 99.3 |
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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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