Economy, jobs and prices in Nagano, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Nagano was 9.04 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Nagano growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Nagano was 0.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Nagano?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Nagano was 3.16 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th 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 Nagano?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Nagano was 1.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Nagano?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Nagano was 1,035,904 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Nagano?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Nagano was -1.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Nagano?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Nagano was 3.3% in 2020, tied for 5th 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 Nagano?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Nagano was 1.31 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Nagano?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Nagano was 30.6% in 2020, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Nagano?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Nagano was 8.4% in 2020, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Nagano?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Nagano was 28.1% in 2020, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Nagano?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Nagano was 61.3% in 2020, the 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 Nagano?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Nagano was 1,251 yen per hour in 2024, 22nd 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 Nagano?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Nagano was 192.2 thousand yen in 2024, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Nagano?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Nagano was 5,637 thousand yen in 2019, 19th 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 Nagano?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Nagano was 318.9 thousand yen in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Nagano?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Nagano was 97.9 in 2024, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Nagano excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Nagano was 98.4 in 2024, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Nagano?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Nagano was 95.8 in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Nagano?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Nagano was 90.9 in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Nagano?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Nagano was -0.2% in 2024, tied for 20th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Nagano have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Nagano was 4,922,000 yen in 2024, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Nagano?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Nagano was 33,984,000 yen in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Nagano?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Nagano was 3,179 in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Nagano?
The share of main roads that are paved in Nagano was 98.2% in 2023, tied for 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Nagano have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Nagano was 97.2% in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Nagano are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Nagano was 85.5% in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Nagano?
The share of homes that are vacant in Nagano was 20.1% in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Nagano?
The home ownership rate in Nagano was 71.7% in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Nagano compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Nagano ranks 18 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Gunma | 9.90 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Nagano ranks 25 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 | Miyagi | 3.05 million yen |
| 28 | Saga | 3.04 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Nagano ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ishikawa | 3.4% |
| 39 | Shiga | 3.4% |
| 40 | Hiroshima | 3.4% |
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
| 44 | Toyama | 3.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Nagano ranks 17 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Yamagata | 1.34 openings per jobseeker |
| 15 | Gunma | 1.33 openings per jobseeker |
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
| 17 | Nagano | 1.31 openings per jobseeker |
| 18 | Tottori | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 19 | Saga | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 20 | Miyazaki | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Nagano ranks 19 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 21 | Hyogo | 5,584 thousand yen |
| 22 | Niigata | 5,563 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Nagano ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Nara | 98.1 |
| 35 | Niigata | 98.0 |
| 36 | Fukuoka | 98.0 |
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
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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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