Economy, jobs and prices in Okayama, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Okayama was 8.26 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Okayama growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Okayama was 9.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd 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 Okayama?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Okayama was 3.03 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th 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 Okayama?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Okayama was 15.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd 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 Okayama?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Okayama was 963,362 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Okayama?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Okayama was 1.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 6th 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 Okayama?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Okayama 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 Okayama?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Okayama was 1.44 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Okayama?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Okayama was 24.5% in 2020, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Okayama?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Okayama 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 Okayama?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Okayama was 26.2% in 2020, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Okayama?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Okayama was 66.6% in 2020, 18th 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 Okayama?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Okayama was 1,261 yen per hour in 2024, 21st 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 Okayama?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Okayama was 195.2 thousand yen in 2024, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Okayama?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Okayama was 5,729 thousand yen in 2019, 15th 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 Okayama?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Okayama was 324.2 thousand yen in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Okayama?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Okayama was 97.7 in 2024, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Okayama excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Okayama 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 Okayama?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Okayama was 100.7 in 2024, tied for 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Okayama?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Okayama was 82.0 in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Okayama?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Okayama 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 Okayama have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Okayama was 5,353,000 yen in 2024, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Okayama?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Okayama was 64,102,000 yen in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Okayama?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Okayama was 1,088 in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Okayama?
The share of main roads that are paved in Okayama was 98.8% in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Okayama have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Okayama was 98.5% in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Okayama are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Okayama was 70.5% in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Okayama?
The share of homes that are vacant in Okayama was 16.5% in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Okayama?
The home ownership rate in Okayama was 65.6% in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Okayama compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Okayama ranks 22 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mie | 9.00 trillion yen |
| 20 | Fukushima | 8.40 trillion yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 8.39 trillion yen |
| 22 | Okayama | 8.26 trillion yen |
| 23 | Shiga | 7.36 trillion yen |
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 6.73 trillion yen |
| 25 | Kumamoto | 6.72 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Okayama ranks 30 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33 | Kagoshima | 2.94 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Okayama ranks 32 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Ehime | 3.7% |
| 30 | Tokyo | 3.6% |
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
| 33 | Saga | 3.6% |
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
| 35 | Yamaguchi | 3.5% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Okayama ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9 | Hiroshima | 1.43 openings per jobseeker |
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
| 11 | Toyama | 1.39 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Okayama ranks 15 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Saitama | 5,886 thousand yen |
| 13 | Yamagata | 5,856 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 |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Okayama ranks 39 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Fukuoka | 98.0 |
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
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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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