Economy, jobs and prices in Tottori, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Tottori was 1.99 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Tottori growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Tottori was 5.1% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 13th 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 Tottori?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Tottori was 2.61 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 2nd lowest 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 Tottori?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Tottori was 5.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th 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 Tottori?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Tottori was 301,616 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Tottori?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Tottori 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 Tottori?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Tottori was 3.5% in 2020, tied for 12th 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 Tottori?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Tottori was 1.29 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Tottori?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Tottori was 27.2% in 2020, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Tottori?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Tottori was 7.7% in 2020, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Tottori?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Tottori was 21.1% in 2020, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Tottori?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Tottori was 68.3% in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Tottori?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Tottori was 1,139 yen per hour in 2024, 6th 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 Tottori?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Tottori was 176.2 thousand yen in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Tottori?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Tottori was 5,389 thousand yen in 2019, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does a household spend per month in Tottori?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Tottori was 316.3 thousand yen in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Tottori?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Tottori was 98.9 in 2024, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Tottori excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Tottori was 99.7 in 2024, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Tottori?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Tottori was 102.4 in 2024, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Tottori?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Tottori was 86.3 in 2024, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Tottori?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Tottori was -0.7% in 2024, tied for 8th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Tottori have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Tottori was 5,204,000 yen in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Tottori?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Tottori was 27,911,000 yen in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Tottori?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Tottori was 1,015 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Tottori?
The share of main roads that are paved in Tottori was 99.3% in 2023, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Tottori have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Tottori was 97.5% in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Tottori are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Tottori was 74.6% in 2023, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Tottori?
The share of homes that are vacant in Tottori was 15.7% in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Tottori?
The home ownership rate in Tottori 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 Tottori compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Tottori ranks 42 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))
Tottori ranks 41 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Aomori | 2.88 million yen |
| 37 | Ehime | 2.87 million yen |
| 38 | Iwate | 2.83 million yen |
| 39 | Nagasaki | 2.78 million yen |
| 40 | Kochi | 2.75 million yen |
| 41 | Tottori | 2.61 million yen |
| 42 | Okinawa | 2.31 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Tottori ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Niigata | 3.6% |
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
| 33 | Saga | 3.6% |
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
| 35 | Yamaguchi | 3.5% |
| 36 | Kagawa | 3.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 3.4% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Tottori ranks 18 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Gunma | 1.33 openings per jobseeker |
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
| 17 | Nagano | 1.31 openings per jobseeker |
| 18 | Tottori | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 19 | Saga | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 20 | Miyazaki | 1.29 openings per jobseeker |
| 21 | Yamanashi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Tottori ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Nara | 5,452 thousand yen |
| 24 | Saga | 5,447 thousand yen |
| 25 | Fukushima | 5,397 thousand yen |
| 26 | Tottori | 5,389 thousand yen |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 5,374 thousand yen |
| 28 | Kagawa | 5,348 thousand yen |
| 29 | Hiroshima | 5,323 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Tottori ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Nagasaki | 99.3 |
| 20 | Akita | 99.2 |
| 21 | Hyogo | 99.2 |
| 22 | Tottori | 98.9 |
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
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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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