Economy, jobs and prices in Osaka, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Osaka was 44.99 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Osaka growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Osaka was 4.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th 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 Osaka?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Osaka was 3.45 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th highest 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 Osaka?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Osaka was 6.6% 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 copyHow many people work in Osaka?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Osaka was 5,081,338 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Osaka?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Osaka was 0.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th fastest growth of 42 prefectures with published figures.
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The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Osaka was 4.5% in 2020, 4th 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 Osaka?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Osaka was 1.21 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Osaka?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Osaka 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 Osaka?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Osaka was 0.5% in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Osaka was 21.6% in 2020, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Osaka was 73.7% in 2020, 7th 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 Osaka?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Osaka was 1,431 yen per hour in 2024, tied for 7th 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 Osaka?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Osaka was 213.9 thousand yen in 2024, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Osaka?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Osaka was 5,022 thousand yen in 2019, 14th 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 Osaka?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Osaka was 280.7 thousand yen in 2024, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Osaka?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Osaka was 99.3 in 2024, tied for 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Osaka was 99.3 in 2024, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Osaka was 99.5 in 2024, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Osaka?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Osaka was 96.6 in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Osaka?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Osaka was 2.0% in 2024, 7th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Osaka have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Osaka was 9,375,000 yen in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Osaka?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Osaka was 43,017,000 yen in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Osaka?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Osaka was 1,488 in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of main roads that are paved in Osaka was 99.6% in 2023, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the population served by public water supply in Osaka was 99.8% in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Osaka are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Osaka was 96.9% in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of homes that are vacant in Osaka was 14.2% in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Osaka?
The home ownership rate in Osaka was 54.5% in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Osaka compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Osaka ranks 3 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 125.02 trillion yen |
| 2 | Aichi | 46.09 trillion yen |
| 3 | Osaka | 44.99 trillion yen |
| 4 | Kanagawa | 37.33 trillion yen |
| 5 | Saitama | 25.89 trillion yen |
| 6 | Hyogo | 23.99 trillion yen |
| 7 | Chiba | 22.17 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Osaka ranks 11 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Toyama | 3.50 million yen |
| 9 | Shiga | 3.46 million yen |
| 10 | Wakayama | 3.46 million yen |
| 11 | Osaka | 3.45 million yen |
| 12 | Mie | 3.44 million yen |
| 13 | Shimane | 3.35 million yen |
| 14 | Kanagawa | 3.35 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Osaka ranks 4 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)
Osaka ranks 28 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Miyagi | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 26 | Kyoto | 1.23 openings per jobseeker |
| 27 | Kumamoto | 1.22 openings per jobseeker |
| 28 | Osaka | 1.21 openings per jobseeker |
| 29 | Iwate | 1.19 openings per jobseeker |
| 30 | Fukuoka | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 31 | Nagasaki | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Osaka ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Iwate | 5,282 thousand yen |
| 32 | Akita | 5,274 thousand yen |
| 33 | Kumamoto | 5,026 thousand yen |
| 34 | Osaka | 5,022 thousand yen |
| 35 | Tokushima | 4,990 thousand yen |
| 36 | Yamaguchi | 4,956 thousand yen |
| 37 | Aomori | 4,952 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Osaka ranks 17 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
| 15 | Kumamoto | 99.4 |
| 16 | Fukui | 99.3 |
| 17 | Osaka | 99.3 |
| 18 | Tokushima | 99.3 |
| 19 | Nagasaki | 99.3 |
| 20 | Akita | 99.2 |
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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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