Economy, jobs and prices in Oita, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Oita was 5.09 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Oita growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Oita was 7.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 5th 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 Oita?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Oita was 3.04 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th 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 Oita?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Oita was 11.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Oita?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Oita was 568,839 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Oita?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Oita was 0.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 17th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Oita was 4.2% in 2020, tied for 6th 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 Oita?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Oita was 1.35 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Oita?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Oita was 24.6% in 2020, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Oita?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Oita was 6.1% in 2020, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Oita?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Oita was 22.6% in 2020, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Oita was 69.3% in 2020, 16th 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 Oita?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Oita was 1,145 yen per hour in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the starting salary for school leavers in Oita?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Oita was 200.9 thousand yen in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Oita?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Oita was 4,701 thousand yen in 2019, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does a household spend per month in Oita?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Oita was 294.9 thousand yen in 2024, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Oita was 97.4 in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Oita was 98.6 in 2024, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Oita?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Oita was 99.3 in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Oita?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Oita was 85.5 in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Oita?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Oita was 0.8% in 2024, 13th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Oita have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Oita was 4,328,000 yen in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Oita?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Oita was 85,474,000 yen in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Oita was 1,058 in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Oita 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 Oita have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Oita was 90.1% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Oita are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Oita was 55.8% in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Oita was 19.1% in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Oita?
The home ownership rate in Oita was 62.3% in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Oita compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Oita ranks 28 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Kumamoto | 6.72 trillion yen |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 5.26 trillion yen |
| 28 | Oita | 5.09 trillion yen |
| 29 | Toyama | 5.06 trillion yen |
| 30 | Nagasaki | 4.99 trillion yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 4.90 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Oita ranks 29 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 31 | Hokkaido | 3.00 million yen |
| 32 | Fukuoka | 2.97 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Oita ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Miyagi | 4.3% |
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
| 10 | Fukushima | 4.1% |
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Oita ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
| 11 | Toyama | 1.39 openings per jobseeker |
| 12 | Ehime | 1.36 openings per jobseeker |
| 13 | Oita | 1.35 openings per jobseeker |
| 14 | Yamagata | 1.34 openings per jobseeker |
| 15 | Gunma | 1.33 openings per jobseeker |
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Oita ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Ehime | 4,846 thousand yen |
| 40 | Wakayama | 4,796 thousand yen |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 4,749 thousand yen |
| 42 | Oita | 4,701 thousand yen |
| 43 | Miyazaki | 4,658 thousand yen |
| 44 | Hokkaido | 4,488 thousand yen |
| 45 | Kochi | 4,474 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Oita ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
| 43 | Oita | 97.4 |
| 44 | Gifu | 97.1 |
| 45 | Miyazaki | 97.0 |
| 46 | Kagoshima | 96.4 |
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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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