Economy, jobs and prices in Shiga, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Shiga was 7.36 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Shiga growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Shiga was 4.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 18th 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 Shiga?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Shiga was 3.46 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th 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 Shiga?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Shiga was 4.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th 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 Shiga?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Shiga was 734,602 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Shiga?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Shiga was 3.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Shiga?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Shiga was 3.4% in 2020, tied for 8th 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 Shiga?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Shiga was 1.01 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Shiga?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Shiga was 25.1% in 2020, tied for 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Shiga?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Shiga was 2.4% in 2020, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Shiga?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Shiga was 31.9% in 2020, tied for 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Shiga?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Shiga was 62.5% in 2020, tied for 6th 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 Shiga?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Shiga was 1,470 yen per hour in 2024, 4th 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 Shiga?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Shiga was 202.9 thousand yen in 2024, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Shiga?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Shiga was 6,088 thousand yen in 2019, 6th 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 Shiga?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Shiga was 321.1 thousand yen in 2024, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Shiga?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Shiga was 98.6 in 2024, tied for 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Shiga excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Shiga was 98.9 in 2024, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Shiga?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Shiga was 98.8 in 2024, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Shiga?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Shiga was 88.8 in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Shiga?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Shiga was -0.2% in 2024, tied for 20th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Shiga have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Shiga was 5,085,000 yen in 2024, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Shiga?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Shiga was 53,875,000 yen in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Shiga?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Shiga was 1,028 in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Shiga?
The share of main roads that are paved in Shiga was 98.2% in 2023, tied for 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Shiga have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Shiga was 99.5% in 2023, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Shiga are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Shiga was 93.0% in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Shiga?
The share of homes that are vacant in Shiga was 12.3% in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Shiga?
The home ownership rate in Shiga was 70.9% in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shiga compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Shiga ranks 23 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Shiga ranks 9 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ibaraki | 3.53 million yen |
| 7 | Gunma | 3.52 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Shiga ranks 39 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Kagawa | 3.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 3.4% |
| 38 | Ishikawa | 3.4% |
| 39 | Shiga | 3.4% |
| 40 | Hiroshima | 3.4% |
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Shiga ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 45 | Chiba | 0.99 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Shiga ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Toyama | 6,131 thousand yen |
| 4 | Aichi | 6,125 thousand yen |
| 5 | Fukui | 6,104 thousand yen |
| 6 | Shiga | 6,088 thousand yen |
| 7 | Gifu | 6,054 thousand yen |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 5,956 thousand yen |
| 9 | Chiba | 5,952 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Shiga ranks 27 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
| 28 | Kagawa | 98.6 |
| 29 | Ehime | 98.6 |
| 30 | Aomori | 98.5 |
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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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