Economy, jobs and prices in Mie, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Mie was 9.00 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Mie growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Mie was 3.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th 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 Mie?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Mie was 3.44 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th 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 Mie?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Mie was 5.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 21st 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 Mie?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Mie was 928,059 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Mie?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Mie was 1.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 4th 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 Mie?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Mie was 3.1% in 2020, tied for 3rd 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 Mie?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Mie was 1.16 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Mie?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Mie was 25.1% in 2020, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Mie?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Mie was 3.1% in 2020, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Mie?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Mie was 30.7% in 2020, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Mie?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Mie was 62.7% in 2020, 8th lowest 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 Mie?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Mie was 1,250 yen per hour in 2024, 23rd 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 Mie?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Mie was 194.2 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Mie?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Mie was 5,945 thousand yen in 2019, 10th 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 Mie?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Mie was 289.4 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Mie?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Mie was 98.7 in 2024, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Mie excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Mie was 99.2 in 2024, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Mie?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Mie was 100.3 in 2024, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Mie?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Mie was 92.1 in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Mie?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Mie was -0.3% in 2024, tied for 19th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Mie have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Mie was 5,619,000 yen in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Mie?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Mie was 60,135,000 yen in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Mie?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Mie was 1,077 in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Mie was 96.7% in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Mie have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Mie was 99.2% 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 Mie are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Mie was 61.0% in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Mie?
The share of homes that are vacant in Mie was 16.3% in 2023, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Mie?
The home ownership rate in Mie was 72.3% in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Mie compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Mie ranks 19 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Tochigi | 9.83 trillion yen |
| 17 | Niigata | 9.46 trillion yen |
| 18 | Nagano | 9.04 trillion yen |
| 19 | Mie | 9.00 trillion yen |
| 20 | Fukushima | 8.40 trillion yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 8.39 trillion yen |
| 22 | Okayama | 8.26 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Mie ranks 12 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shiga | 3.46 million yen |
| 10 | Wakayama | 3.46 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Mie ranks 45 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
| 44 | Toyama | 3.1% |
| 45 | Mie | 3.1% |
| 46 | Fukui | 2.9% |
| 47 | Shimane | 2.7% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Mie ranks 33 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Fukuoka | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 31 | Nagasaki | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 32 | Tochigi | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
| 33 | Mie | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
| 34 | Nara | 1.15 openings per jobseeker |
| 35 | Tokushima | 1.14 openings per jobseeker |
| 36 | Wakayama | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Mie ranks 10 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Gifu | 6,054 thousand yen |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 5,956 thousand yen |
| 9 | Chiba | 5,952 thousand yen |
| 10 | Mie | 5,945 thousand yen |
| 11 | Shizuoka | 5,912 thousand yen |
| 12 | Saitama | 5,886 thousand yen |
| 13 | Yamagata | 5,856 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Mie ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hyogo | 99.2 |
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
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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…)
- 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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