Economy, jobs and prices in Yamaguchi, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Yamaguchi was 6.73 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 19th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Yamaguchi growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Yamaguchi was 6.2% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 9th 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 Yamaguchi?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Yamaguchi was 3.34 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 15th 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 Yamaguchi?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Yamaguchi was 8.5% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 10th 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 Yamaguchi?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Yamaguchi was 648,544 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 14th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Yamaguchi?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Yamaguchi was 1.45 openings per jobseeker in 2024, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Yamaguchi?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Yamaguchi was 24.0% in 2020, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Yamaguchi?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Yamaguchi was 4.1% in 2020, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Yamaguchi?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Yamaguchi was 25.7% in 2020, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Yamaguchi?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Yamaguchi was 1,191 yen per hour in 2024, 15th 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 Yamaguchi?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Yamaguchi was 200.6 thousand yen in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Yamaguchi?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Yamaguchi was 4,956 thousand yen in 2019, 12th 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 Yamaguchi?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Yamaguchi was 291.0 thousand yen in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Yamaguchi?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Yamaguchi was 99.9 in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Yamaguchi excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Yamaguchi was 100.5 in 2024, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Yamaguchi?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Yamaguchi was 102.0 in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is housing in Yamaguchi?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Yamaguchi was 98.5 in 2024, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Yamaguchi?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Yamaguchi was -0.1% in 2024, 19th biggest rise of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Yamaguchi have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Yamaguchi was 6,169,000 yen in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Yamaguchi?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Yamaguchi was 79,167,000 yen in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Yamaguchi?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Yamaguchi was 1,118 in 2023, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Yamaguchi?
The share of main roads that are paved in Yamaguchi was 98.9% in 2023, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamaguchi have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Yamaguchi was 92.5% in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamaguchi are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Yamaguchi was 69.4% in 2023, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many empty homes are there in Yamaguchi?
The share of homes that are vacant in Yamaguchi was 19.4% in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Yamaguchi?
The home ownership rate in Yamaguchi was 67.0% in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Yamaguchi compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamaguchi ranks 24 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Gifu | 8.39 trillion yen |
| 22 | Okayama | 8.26 trillion yen |
| 23 | Shiga | 7.36 trillion yen |
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 6.73 trillion yen |
| 25 | Kumamoto | 6.72 trillion yen |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 6.42 trillion yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 5.26 trillion yen |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamaguchi ranks 15 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Mie | 3.44 million yen |
| 13 | Shimane | 3.35 million yen |
| 14 | Kanagawa | 3.35 million yen |
| 15 | Yamaguchi | 3.34 million yen |
| 16 | Hiroshima | 3.32 million yen |
| 17 | Saitama | 3.29 million yen |
| 18 | Hyogo | 3.28 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Yamaguchi ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Okayama | 3.6% |
| 33 | Saga | 3.6% |
| 34 | Tottori | 3.5% |
| 35 | Yamaguchi | 3.5% |
| 36 | Kagawa | 3.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 3.4% |
| 38 | Ishikawa | 3.4% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Yamaguchi ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gifu | 1.52 openings per jobseeker |
| 5 | Niigata | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 6 | Kagawa | 1.46 openings per jobseeker |
| 7 | Yamaguchi | 1.45 openings per jobseeker |
| 8 | Okayama | 1.44 openings per jobseeker |
| 9 | Hiroshima | 1.43 openings per jobseeker |
| 10 | Shimane | 1.42 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Yamaguchi ranks 36 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (thousand yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Kumamoto | 5,026 thousand yen |
| 34 | Osaka | 5,022 thousand yen |
| 35 | Tokushima | 4,990 thousand yen |
| 36 | Yamaguchi | 4,956 thousand yen |
| 37 | Aomori | 4,952 thousand yen |
| 38 | Fukuoka | 4,849 thousand yen |
| 39 | Ehime | 4,846 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Yamaguchi ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Iwate | 100.0 |
| 11 | Shimane | 100.0 |
| 12 | Kochi | 100.0 |
| 13 | Yamaguchi | 99.9 |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 99.5 |
| 15 | Kumamoto | 99.4 |
| 16 | Fukui | 99.3 |
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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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