Economy, jobs and prices in Saga, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Saga was 3.44 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Saga growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Saga was 4.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 20th 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 Saga?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Saga was 3.04 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th 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 Saga?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Saga was 7.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th 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 Saga?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Saga was 436,619 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Saga?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Saga was 0.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 17th 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 Saga?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Saga 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 Saga?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Saga was 1.29 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Saga?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Saga was 28.1% in 2020, tied for 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Saga?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Saga was 7.4% in 2020, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Saga?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Saga was 23.5% in 2020, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Saga?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Saga was 66.9% in 2020, 19th 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 Saga?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Saga was 1,177 yen per hour in 2024, 12th 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 Saga?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Saga was 192.5 thousand yen in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Saga?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Saga was 5,447 thousand yen in 2019, 24th 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 Saga?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Saga was 292.6 thousand yen in 2024, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Saga?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Saga 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 Saga excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Saga was 98.7 in 2024, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Saga?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Saga was 98.3 in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Saga?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Saga was 87.4 in 2024, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Saga?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Saga was 0.7% in 2024, tied for 14th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Saga have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Saga was 4,098,000 yen in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Saga?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Saga was 36,260,000 yen in 2023, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Saga?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Saga was 1,033 in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Saga?
The share of main roads that are paved in Saga was 100.0% in 2023, tied for the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Saga have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Saga was 95.2% in 2023, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Saga are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Saga was 64.5% in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Saga?
The share of homes that are vacant in Saga was 14.5% in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Saga?
The home ownership rate in Saga was 67.9% in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Saga compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Saga ranks 39 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Fukui | 3.95 trillion yen |
| 37 | Akita | 3.74 trillion yen |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 3.68 trillion yen |
| 39 | Saga | 3.44 trillion yen |
| 40 | Shimane | 2.96 trillion yen |
| 41 | Kochi | 2.45 trillion yen |
| 42 | Tottori | 1.99 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Saga ranks 28 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 | Okayama | 3.03 million yen |
| 31 | Hokkaido | 3.00 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Saga ranks 33 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Tokyo | 3.6% |
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
| 33 | Saga | 3.6% |
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
| 35 | Yamaguchi | 3.5% |
| 36 | Kagawa | 3.5% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Saga ranks 19 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
| 17 | Nagano | 1.31 openings per jobseeker |
| 18 | Tottori | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 19 | Saga | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 20 | Miyazaki | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 21 | Yamanashi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 22 | Aichi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Saga ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 26 | Tottori | 5,389 thousand yen |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 5,374 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Saga ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
| 43 | Oita | 97.4 |
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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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