Economy, jobs and prices in Yamagata, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Yamagata was 4.77 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Yamagata growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Yamagata was 7.6% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 4th 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 Yamagata?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Yamagata was 3.27 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 20th 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 Yamagata?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Yamagata was 8.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th 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 Yamagata?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Yamagata was 576,519 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 11th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Yamagata?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Yamagata was 3.4% in 2020, tied for 8th 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 Yamagata?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Yamagata was 1.34 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Yamagata?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Yamagata was 27.8% in 2020, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Yamagata?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Yamagata was 8.6% in 2020, tied for 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Yamagata?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Yamagata was 28.1% 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 services in Yamagata?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Yamagata was 61.4% in 2020, 2nd 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 Yamagata?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Yamagata was 1,148 yen per hour in 2024, 8th 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 Yamagata?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Yamagata was 184.3 thousand yen in 2024, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Yamagata?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Yamagata was 5,856 thousand yen in 2019, 13th 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 Yamagata?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Yamagata was 323.1 thousand yen in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Yamagata?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Yamagata was 101.4 in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Yamagata was 101.9 in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Yamagata?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Yamagata was 101.8 in 2024, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Yamagata?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Yamagata was 100.1 in 2024, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Yamagata?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Yamagata was -0.2% in 2024, tied for 20th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Yamagata have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Yamagata was 4,850,000 yen in 2024, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Yamagata?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Yamagata was 34,253,000 yen in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Yamagata?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Yamagata was 1,026 in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Yamagata?
The share of main roads that are paved in Yamagata was 93.8% in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamagata have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Yamagata was 98.3% in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamagata are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Yamagata was 79.3% in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Yamagata?
The share of homes that are vacant in Yamagata was 13.5% in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Yamagata?
The home ownership rate in Yamagata was 75.0% in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Yamagata compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamagata ranks 32 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Toyama | 5.06 trillion yen |
| 30 | Nagasaki | 4.99 trillion yen |
| 31 | Iwate | 4.90 trillion yen |
| 32 | Yamagata | 4.77 trillion yen |
| 33 | Okinawa | 4.64 trillion yen |
| 34 | Aomori | 4.62 trillion yen |
| 35 | Wakayama | 4.01 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamagata ranks 20 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Saitama | 3.29 million yen |
| 18 | Hyogo | 3.28 million yen |
| 19 | Chiba | 3.27 million yen |
| 20 | Yamagata | 3.27 million yen |
| 21 | Gifu | 3.26 million yen |
| 22 | Yamanashi | 3.26 million yen |
| 23 | Kyoto | 3.22 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Yamagata ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
| 35 | Yamaguchi | 3.5% |
| 36 | Kagawa | 3.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 3.4% |
| 38 | Ishikawa | 3.4% |
| 39 | Shiga | 3.4% |
| 40 | Hiroshima | 3.4% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Yamagata ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Gunma | 1.33 openings per jobseeker |
| 16 | Ibaraki | 1.32 openings per jobseeker |
| 17 | Nagano | 1.31 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Yamagata ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 15 | Okayama | 5,729 thousand yen |
| 16 | Ishikawa | 5,704 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Yamagata ranks 4 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 104.0 |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 103.3 |
| 3 | Hokkaido | 101.9 |
| 4 | Yamagata | 101.4 |
| 5 | Chiba | 101.2 |
| 6 | Kyoto | 101.1 |
| 7 | Miyagi | 100.6 |
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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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