Economy, jobs and prices in Shimane, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Shimane was 2.96 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Shimane growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Shimane was 5.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th 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 Shimane?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Shimane was 3.35 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 13th 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 Shimane?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Shimane was 9.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 7th 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 Shimane?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Shimane was 379,790 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Shimane?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Shimane 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 Shimane?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Shimane was 2.7% in 2020, the 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 Shimane?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Shimane was 1.42 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Shimane?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Shimane 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 Shimane?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Shimane was 6.4% in 2020, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Shimane?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Shimane was 22.9% in 2020, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Shimane?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Shimane was 68.0% in 2020, tied for 21st 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 Shimane?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Shimane was 1,196 yen per hour in 2024, 17th 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 Shimane?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Shimane was 187.7 thousand yen in 2024, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Shimane?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Shimane was 5,655 thousand yen in 2019, 18th 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 Shimane?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Shimane was 291.7 thousand yen in 2024, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Shimane?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Shimane was 100.0 in 2024, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Shimane excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Shimane was 100.5 in 2024, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Shimane?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Shimane was 102.5 in 2024, tied for 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Shimane?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Shimane was 89.2 in 2024, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Shimane?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Shimane was -1.0% in 2024, 5th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Shimane have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Shimane was 4,712,000 yen in 2024, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Shimane?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Shimane was 32,797,000 yen in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Shimane?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Shimane was 1,036 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Shimane?
The share of main roads that are paved in Shimane was 99.1% in 2023, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Shimane have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Shimane was 96.3% 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 Shimane are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Shimane was 52.6% in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Shimane?
The share of homes that are vacant in Shimane was 17.0% in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Shimane?
The home ownership rate in Shimane was 69.6% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shimane compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Shimane ranks 40 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))
Shimane ranks 13 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Yamaguchi | 3.34 million yen |
| 16 | Hiroshima | 3.32 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Shimane ranks 47 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagano | 3.3% |
| 42 | Gifu | 3.3% |
| 43 | Aichi | 3.3% |
| 44 | Toyama | 3.1% |
| 45 | Mie | 3.1% |
| 46 | Fukui | 2.9% |
| 47 | Shimane | 2.7% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Shimane ranks 10 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Yamaguchi | 1.45 openings per jobseeker |
| 8 | Okayama | 1.44 openings per jobseeker |
| 9 | Hiroshima | 1.43 openings per jobseeker |
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
| 11 | Toyama | 1.39 openings per jobseeker |
| 12 | Ehime | 1.36 openings per jobseeker |
| 13 | Oita | 1.35 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Shimane ranks 18 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Okayama | 5,729 thousand yen |
| 16 | Ishikawa | 5,704 thousand yen |
| 17 | Miyagi | 5,702 thousand yen |
| 18 | Shimane | 5,655 thousand yen |
| 19 | Nagano | 5,637 thousand yen |
| 20 | Gunma | 5,595 thousand yen |
| 21 | Hyogo | 5,584 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Shimane ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saitama | 100.3 |
| 9 | Okinawa | 100.2 |
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
| 11 | Shimane | 100.0 |
| 12 | Kochi | 100.0 |
| 13 | Yamaguchi | 99.9 |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
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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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