Economy, jobs and prices in Saitama, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Saitama was 25.89 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Saitama growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Saitama was 3.9% 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 copyWhat is the income per person in Saitama?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Saitama was 3.29 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th 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 Saitama?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Saitama was 3.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th 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 Saitama?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Saitama was 3,172,892 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Saitama?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Saitama was 1.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th 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 Saitama?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Saitama was 4.0% in 2020, tied for 15th 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 Saitama?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Saitama was 1.04 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Saitama?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Saitama 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 Saitama?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Saitama was 1.5% in 2020, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Saitama?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Saitama was 22.2% in 2020, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Saitama?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Saitama was 73.0% in 2020, 9th 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 Saitama?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Saitama was 1,324 yen per hour in 2024, 12th 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 Saitama?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Saitama was 204.3 thousand yen in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Saitama?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Saitama was 5,886 thousand yen in 2019, 12th 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 Saitama?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Saitama was 357.9 thousand yen in 2024, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Saitama?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Saitama was 100.3 in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Saitama excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Saitama was 100.0 in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Saitama?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Saitama was 98.1 in 2024, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Saitama?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Saitama was 107.3 in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Saitama?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Saitama was 1.6% in 2024, 8th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Saitama have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Saitama was 5,141,000 yen in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Saitama?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Saitama was 39,740,000 yen in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Saitama?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Saitama was 1,115 in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Saitama?
The share of main roads that are paved in Saitama 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 Saitama have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Saitama was 99.1% in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Saitama are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Saitama was 83.6% in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Saitama?
The share of homes that are vacant in Saitama was 9.3% in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Saitama?
The home ownership rate in Saitama was 65.1% in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Saitama compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Saitama ranks 5 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Hokkaido | 21.50 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Saitama ranks 17 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kanagawa | 3.35 million yen |
| 15 | Yamaguchi | 3.34 million yen |
| 16 | Hiroshima | 3.32 million yen |
| 17 | Saitama | 3.29 million yen |
| 18 | Hyogo | 3.28 million yen |
| 19 | Chiba | 3.27 million yen |
| 20 | Yamagata | 3.27 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Saitama ranks 15 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
| 14 | Kochi | 4.1% |
| 15 | Saitama | 4.0% |
| 16 | Hyogo | 4.0% |
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
| 18 | Kagoshima | 4.0% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Saitama ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Shizuoka | 1.11 openings per jobseeker |
| 39 | Aomori | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 40 | Kochi | 1.10 openings per jobseeker |
| 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 |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Saitama ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Chiba | 5,952 thousand yen |
| 10 | Mie | 5,945 thousand yen |
| 11 | Shizuoka | 5,912 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 |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Saitama ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
| 11 | Shimane | 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…)
- 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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