Economy, jobs and prices in Okinawa, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Okinawa was 4.64 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Okinawa growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Okinawa was 4.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th 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 Okinawa?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Okinawa was 2.31 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Okinawa?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Okinawa was 5.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 19th 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 Okinawa?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Okinawa was 756,372 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Okinawa?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Okinawa was 2.1% 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 copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Okinawa?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Okinawa was 5.5% in 2020, the 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 Okinawa?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Okinawa was 0.98 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Okinawa?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Okinawa was 21.7% in 2020, tied for 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Okinawa?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Okinawa was 4.0% in 2020, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Okinawa was 13.7% in 2020, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Okinawa was 78.2% in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Women's part-time hourly pay in Okinawa was 1,176 yen per hour in 2024, 11th 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 Okinawa?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Okinawa was 170.0 thousand yen in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Okinawa?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Okinawa was 4,215 thousand yen in 2019, the 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 Okinawa?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Okinawa was 256.3 thousand yen in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Okinawa?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Okinawa was 100.2 in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Okinawa was 101.2 in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Okinawa?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Okinawa was 106.7 in 2024, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Okinawa?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Okinawa was 94.0 in 2024, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Okinawa?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Okinawa was 5.8% in 2024, the biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Okinawa have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Okinawa was 4,290,000 yen in 2024, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Okinawa?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Okinawa was 21,669,000 yen in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Okinawa?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Okinawa was 1,108 in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Okinawa was 99.5% in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Okinawa was 98.4% in 2023, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Okinawa are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Okinawa was 72.2% in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Okinawa was 9.4% in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Okinawa?
The home ownership rate in Okinawa was 42.6% in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Okinawa compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Okinawa ranks 33 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Nagasaki | 4.99 trillion yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 4.90 trillion yen |
| 32 | Yamagata | 4.77 trillion yen |
| 33 | Okinawa | 4.64 trillion yen |
| 34 | Aomori | 4.62 trillion yen |
| 35 | Wakayama | 4.01 trillion yen |
| 36 | Fukui | 3.95 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Okinawa ranks 42 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Aomori | 2.88 million yen |
| 37 | Ehime | 2.87 million yen |
| 38 | Iwate | 2.83 million yen |
| 39 | Nagasaki | 2.78 million yen |
| 40 | Kochi | 2.75 million yen |
| 41 | Tottori | 2.61 million yen |
| 42 | Okinawa | 2.31 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Okinawa ranks 1 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okinawa | 5.5% |
| 2 | Aomori | 4.6% |
| 3 | Fukuoka | 4.6% |
| 4 | Osaka | 4.5% |
| 5 | Miyagi | 4.3% |
| 6 | Hokkaido | 4.2% |
| 7 | Tokushima | 4.2% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Okinawa ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saitama | 1.04 openings per jobseeker |
| 42 | Shiga | 1.01 openings per jobseeker |
| 43 | Hyogo | 1.00 openings per jobseeker |
| 44 | Hokkaido | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 45 | Chiba | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
| 46 | Okinawa | 0.98 openings per jobseeker |
| 47 | Kanagawa | 0.91 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Okinawa ranks 47 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 46 | Kagoshima | 4,300 thousand yen |
| 47 | Okinawa | 4,215 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Okinawa ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
| 11 | Shimane | 100.0 |
| 12 | Kochi | 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…)
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