Economy, jobs and prices in Kyoto, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Kyoto was 11.51 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Kyoto growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Kyoto was 2.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th 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 Kyoto?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Kyoto was 3.22 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th lowest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The growth of prefectural income per person in Kyoto was 2.5% 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 copyHow many people work in Kyoto?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Kyoto was 1,290,721 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Kyoto was -0.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 6th steepest fall of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Kyoto was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Kyoto was 1.23 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Kyoto was 24.3% in 2020, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Kyoto was 2.0% in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Kyoto was 21.7% in 2020, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Kyoto was 72.8% in 2020, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Women's part-time hourly pay in Kyoto was 1,555 yen per hour in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Kyoto was 198.9 thousand yen in 2024, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Kyoto?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Kyoto was 5,316 thousand yen in 2019, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Kyoto was 295.5 thousand yen in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Kyoto?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Kyoto was 101.1 in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Kyoto was 101.0 in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Kyoto was 101.4 in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Kyoto was 101.8 in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Kyoto?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Kyoto was 1.1% in 2024, 11th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Kyoto have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Kyoto was 6,520,000 yen in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Kyoto?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Kyoto was 43,657,000 yen in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Kyoto?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Kyoto was 1,191 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Kyoto was 98.3% in 2023, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Kyoto was 101.5% in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by sewerage in Kyoto was 95.6% in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Kyoto was 13.1% in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The home ownership rate in Kyoto was 60.7% in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kyoto compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kyoto ranks 13 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Gunma | 9.90 trillion yen |
| 16 | Tochigi | 9.83 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Kyoto ranks 23 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Yamagata | 3.27 million yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 3.26 million yen |
| 22 | Yamanashi | 3.26 million yen |
| 23 | Kyoto | 3.22 million yen |
| 24 | Fukushima | 3.21 million yen |
| 25 | Nagano | 3.16 million yen |
| 26 | Niigata | 3.16 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Kyoto ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
| 10 | Fukushima | 4.1% |
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
| 14 | Kochi | 4.1% |
| 15 | Saitama | 4.0% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Kyoto ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Akita | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 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 |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Kyoto ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Yamanashi | 5,374 thousand yen |
| 28 | Kagawa | 5,348 thousand yen |
| 29 | Hiroshima | 5,323 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 |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Kyoto ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hokkaido | 101.9 |
| 4 | Yamagata | 101.4 |
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
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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…)
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