Economy, jobs and prices in Miyagi, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Miyagi was 10.05 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Miyagi growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Miyagi was 5.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th 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 Miyagi?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Miyagi was 3.05 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th lowest 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 Miyagi?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Miyagi was 6.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 14th 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 Miyagi?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Miyagi was 1,201,823 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Miyagi?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Miyagi was 0.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 13th steepest fall of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Miyagi?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Miyagi was 4.3% in 2020, 5th 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 Miyagi?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Miyagi was 1.23 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Miyagi?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Miyagi was 24.3% in 2020, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Miyagi?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Miyagi was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Miyagi?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Miyagi was 21.9% in 2020, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Miyagi?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Miyagi was 71.4% in 2020, 12th 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 Miyagi?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Miyagi was 1,271 yen per hour in 2024, 20th 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 Miyagi?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Miyagi was 194.9 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Miyagi?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Miyagi was 5,702 thousand yen in 2019, 17th 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 Miyagi?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Miyagi was 315.2 thousand yen in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Miyagi?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Miyagi was 100.6 in 2024, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Miyagi was 100.8 in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Miyagi was 99.7 in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Miyagi?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Miyagi was 98.1 in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Miyagi?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Miyagi was 1.4% in 2024, 9th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Miyagi have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Miyagi was 5,453,000 yen in 2024, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Miyagi?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Miyagi was 47,009,000 yen in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Miyagi?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Miyagi was 1,135 in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Miyagi was 99.2% in 2023, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Miyagi have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Miyagi was 98.7% in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Miyagi are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Miyagi was 83.8% in 2023, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Miyagi?
The share of homes that are vacant in Miyagi was 12.4% in 2023, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Miyagi?
The home ownership rate in Miyagi was 60.0% in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Miyagi compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Miyagi ranks 14 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 | Niigata | 9.46 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Miyagi ranks 27 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Fukushima | 3.21 million yen |
| 25 | Nagano | 3.16 million yen |
| 26 | Niigata | 3.16 million yen |
| 27 | Miyagi | 3.05 million yen |
| 28 | Saga | 3.04 million yen |
| 29 | Oita | 3.04 million yen |
| 30 | Okayama | 3.03 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Miyagi ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aomori | 4.6% |
| 3 | Fukuoka | 4.6% |
| 4 | Osaka | 4.5% |
| 5 | Miyagi | 4.3% |
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Miyagi ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Aichi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 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 |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Miyagi ranks 17 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Tochigi | 5,828 thousand yen |
| 15 | Okayama | 5,729 thousand yen |
| 16 | Ishikawa | 5,704 thousand yen |
| 17 | Miyagi | 5,702 thousand yen |
| 18 | Shimane | 5,655 thousand yen |
| 19 | Nagano | 5,637 thousand yen |
| 20 | Gunma | 5,595 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Miyagi ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yamagata | 101.4 |
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
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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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