Economy, jobs and prices in Niigata, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Niigata was 9.46 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Niigata growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Niigata was 4.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th 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 Niigata?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Niigata was 3.16 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th 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 Niigata?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Niigata was 7.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th 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 Niigata?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Niigata was 1,157,632 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Niigata?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Niigata was -0.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 11th 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 Niigata?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Niigata was 3.6% in 2020, tied for 15th 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 Niigata?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Niigata was 1.46 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Niigata?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Niigata was 24.9% in 2020, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Niigata?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Niigata was 5.1% in 2020, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Niigata?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Niigata was 27.9% in 2020, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Niigata?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Niigata was 65.0% in 2020, 16th 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 Niigata?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Niigata was 1,275 yen per hour in 2024, 19th 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 Niigata?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Niigata was 191.4 thousand yen in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Niigata?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Niigata was 5,563 thousand yen in 2019, 22nd 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 Niigata?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Niigata was 300.4 thousand yen in 2024, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Niigata?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Niigata was 98.0 in 2024, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Niigata excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Niigata was 98.3 in 2024, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Niigata?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Niigata was 98.8 in 2024, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Niigata?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Niigata was 85.4 in 2024, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Niigata?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Niigata was -1.1% in 2024, tied for 2nd biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Niigata have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Niigata was 5,045,000 yen in 2024, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Niigata?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Niigata was 30,287,000 yen in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Niigata?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Niigata was 1,032 in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Niigata?
The share of main roads that are paved in Niigata was 97.6% in 2023, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Niigata have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Niigata was 98.2% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Niigata are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Niigata was 78.6% in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Niigata?
The share of homes that are vacant in Niigata was 15.3% in 2023, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Niigata?
The home ownership rate in Niigata was 74.0% in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Niigata compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Niigata ranks 17 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Miyagi | 10.05 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Niigata ranks 26 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 | Oita | 3.04 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Niigata ranks 31 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Kanagawa | 3.7% |
| 29 | Ehime | 3.7% |
| 30 | Tokyo | 3.6% |
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
| 33 | Saga | 3.6% |
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Niigata ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fukui | 1.73 openings per jobseeker |
| 3 | Ishikawa | 1.53 openings per jobseeker |
| 4 | Gifu | 1.52 openings per jobseeker |
| 5 | Niigata | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 6 | Kagawa | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 7 | Yamaguchi | 1.45 openings per jobseeker |
| 8 | Okayama | 1.44 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Niigata ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 23 | Nara | 5,452 thousand yen |
| 24 | Saga | 5,447 thousand yen |
| 25 | Fukushima | 5,397 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Niigata ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Wakayama | 98.2 |
| 33 | Aichi | 98.1 |
| 34 | Nara | 98.1 |
| 35 | Niigata | 98.0 |
| 36 | Fukuoka | 98.0 |
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 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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