Economy, jobs and prices in Tochigi, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Tochigi was 9.83 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 16th largest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Tochigi growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Tochigi was 3.4% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 16th 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 Tochigi?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Tochigi was 3.55 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th 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 Tochigi?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Tochigi was 4.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th 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 Tochigi?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Tochigi was 1,047,203 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 17th most of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Tochigi?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Tochigi was 0.6% 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 copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Tochigi?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Tochigi was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 9th 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 Tochigi?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Tochigi was 1.16 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Tochigi?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Tochigi was 26.7% in 2020, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Tochigi?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Tochigi was 5.2% in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Tochigi?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Tochigi was 30.4% in 2020, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Tochigi?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Tochigi was 61.6% in 2020, 3rd 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 Tochigi?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Tochigi was 1,212 yen per hour in 2024, tied for 20th 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 Tochigi?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Tochigi was 199.6 thousand yen in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Tochigi?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Tochigi was 5,828 thousand yen in 2019, 14th 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 Tochigi?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Tochigi was 330.1 thousand yen in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Tochigi?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Tochigi was 97.6 in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Tochigi excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Tochigi was 98.0 in 2024, tied for 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Tochigi?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Tochigi was 98.0 in 2024, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Tochigi?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Tochigi was 86.6 in 2024, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Tochigi?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Tochigi was -0.4% in 2024, tied for 15th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Tochigi have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Tochigi was 5,243,000 yen in 2024, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Tochigi?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Tochigi was 49,127,000 yen in 2023, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Tochigi?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Tochigi was 1,105 in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Tochigi?
The share of main roads that are paved in Tochigi was 97.3% in 2023, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Tochigi have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Tochigi was 95.9% in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Tochigi are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Tochigi was 69.7% in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Tochigi?
The share of homes that are vacant in Tochigi was 16.9% in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Tochigi?
The home ownership rate in Tochigi was 69.1% in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Tochigi compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Tochigi ranks 16 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kyoto | 11.51 trillion yen |
| 14 | Miyagi | 10.05 trillion yen |
| 15 | Gunma | 9.90 trillion yen |
| 16 | Tochigi | 9.83 trillion yen |
| 17 | Niigata | 9.46 trillion yen |
| 18 | Nagano | 9.04 trillion yen |
| 19 | Mie | 9.00 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Tochigi ranks 5 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Toyama | 3.50 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Tochigi ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Oita | 4.2% |
| 9 | Akita | 4.1% |
| 10 | Fukushima | 4.1% |
| 11 | Tochigi | 4.1% |
| 12 | Kyoto | 4.1% |
| 13 | Nara | 4.1% |
| 14 | Kochi | 4.1% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Tochigi ranks 32 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Iwate | 1.19 openings per jobseeker |
| 30 | Fukuoka | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 31 | Nagasaki | 1.18 openings per jobseeker |
| 32 | Tochigi | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
| 33 | Mie | 1.16 openings per jobseeker |
| 34 | Nara | 1.15 openings per jobseeker |
| 35 | Tokushima | 1.14 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Tochigi ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 16 | Ishikawa | 5,704 thousand yen |
| 17 | Miyagi | 5,702 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Tochigi ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
| 42 | Ibaraki | 97.5 |
| 43 | Oita | 97.4 |
| 44 | Gifu | 97.1 |
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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…)
- 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…)
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