Economy, jobs and prices in Toyama, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Toyama was 5.06 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Toyama growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Toyama was 2.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th 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 Toyama?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Toyama was 3.50 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 8th 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 Toyama?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Toyama was 4.7% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 17th 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 Toyama?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Toyama was 556,783 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Toyama?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Toyama was -0.3% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 8th steepest fall of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Toyama?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Toyama was 3.1% in 2020, tied for 3rd 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 Toyama?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Toyama was 1.39 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Toyama?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Toyama was 26.5% in 2020, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Toyama?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Toyama was 2.9% in 2020, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Toyama?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Toyama was 32.5% in 2020, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Toyama?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Toyama was 62.3% in 2020, 5th 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 Toyama?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Toyama was 1,278 yen per hour in 2024, 17th 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 Toyama?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Toyama was 191.7 thousand yen in 2024, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Toyama?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Toyama was 6,131 thousand yen in 2019, 3rd 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 Toyama?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Toyama was 332.1 thousand yen in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Toyama?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Toyama 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 Toyama excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Toyama was 99.0 in 2024, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Toyama?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Toyama was 100.7 in 2024, tied for 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Toyama?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Toyama was 92.3 in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Toyama?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Toyama 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 Toyama have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Toyama was 6,792,000 yen in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Toyama?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Toyama was 33,336,000 yen in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Toyama?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Toyama was 1,242 in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Toyama?
The share of main roads that are paved in Toyama was 95.3% in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Toyama have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Toyama was 92.1% in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Toyama are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Toyama was 87.7% in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Toyama?
The share of homes that are vacant in Toyama was 14.7% in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Toyama?
The home ownership rate in Toyama was 74.9% in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Toyama compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Toyama ranks 29 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 5.26 trillion yen |
| 28 | Oita | 5.09 trillion yen |
| 29 | Toyama | 5.06 trillion yen |
| 30 | Nagasaki | 4.99 trillion yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 4.90 trillion yen |
| 32 | Yamagata | 4.77 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Toyama ranks 8 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tochigi | 3.55 million yen |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Toyama ranks 44 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)
Toyama ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Yamagata | 1.34 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Toyama ranks 3 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanagawa | 6,220 thousand yen |
| 2 | Tokyo | 6,211 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 |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Toyama ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Fukushima | 98.8 |
| 24 | Mie | 98.7 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 98.7 |
| 26 | Toyama | 98.6 |
| 27 | Shiga | 98.6 |
| 28 | Kagawa | 98.6 |
| 29 | Ehime | 98.6 |
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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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