Economy, jobs and prices in Shizuoka, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Shizuoka was 19.12 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Shizuoka growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Shizuoka was 5.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 12th 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 Shizuoka?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Shizuoka was 3.82 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 3rd 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 Shizuoka?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Shizuoka was 9.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 5th 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 Shizuoka?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Shizuoka was 1,902,215 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Shizuoka?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Shizuoka was 0.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 15th 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 Shizuoka?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Shizuoka was 3.8% in 2020, tied for 21st 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 Shizuoka?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Shizuoka was 1.11 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Shizuoka?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Shizuoka was 26.6% in 2020, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Shizuoka?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Shizuoka was 3.5% in 2020, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Shizuoka?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Shizuoka was 32.1% in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Shizuoka?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Shizuoka was 62.8% in 2020, 9th 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 Shizuoka?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Shizuoka was 1,418 yen per hour in 2024, 10th 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 Shizuoka?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Shizuoka was 204.8 thousand yen in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Shizuoka?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Shizuoka was 5,912 thousand yen in 2019, 11th 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 Shizuoka?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Shizuoka was 325.4 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Shizuoka?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Shizuoka was 98.3 in 2024, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Shizuoka excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Shizuoka was 97.5 in 2024, tied for 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Shizuoka?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Shizuoka was 93.7 in 2024, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Shizuoka?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Shizuoka was -0.3% in 2024, tied for 19th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Shizuoka have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Shizuoka was 4,818,000 yen in 2024, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Shizuoka?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Shizuoka was 48,274,000 yen in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Shizuoka?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Shizuoka was 1,148 in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Shizuoka?
The share of main roads that are paved in Shizuoka was 98.3% in 2023, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Shizuoka have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Shizuoka was 97.1% in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Shizuoka are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Shizuoka was 66.0% in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Shizuoka?
The share of homes that are vacant in Shizuoka was 16.7% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Shizuoka?
The home ownership rate in Shizuoka was 67.4% in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shizuoka compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Shizuoka ranks 10 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chiba | 22.17 trillion yen |
| 8 | Hokkaido | 21.50 trillion yen |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 21.24 trillion yen |
| 10 | Shizuoka | 19.12 trillion yen |
| 11 | Ibaraki | 14.74 trillion yen |
| 12 | Hiroshima | 12.61 trillion yen |
| 13 | Kyoto | 11.51 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Shizuoka ranks 3 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 6.37 million yen |
| 2 | Aichi | 4.15 million yen |
| 3 | Shizuoka | 3.82 million yen |
| 4 | Fukui | 3.64 million yen |
| 5 | Tochigi | 3.55 million yen |
| 6 | Ibaraki | 3.53 million yen |
| 7 | Gunma | 3.52 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Shizuoka ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Iwate | 3.8% |
| 24 | Gunma | 3.8% |
| 25 | Chiba | 3.8% |
| 26 | Shizuoka | 3.8% |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 3.8% |
| 28 | Kanagawa | 3.7% |
| 29 | Ehime | 3.7% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Shizuoka ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Tokushima | 1.14 openings per jobseeker |
| 36 | Wakayama | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 37 | Kagoshima | 1.13 openings per jobseeker |
| 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 |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Shizuoka ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ibaraki | 5,956 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 |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Shizuoka ranks 31 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Kagawa | 98.6 |
| 29 | Ehime | 98.6 |
| 30 | Aomori | 98.5 |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 98.3 |
| 32 | Wakayama | 98.2 |
| 33 | Aichi | 98.1 |
| 34 | Nara | 98.1 |
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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…)
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