Economy, jobs and prices in Yamanashi, Japan: official figures
The gross prefectural product (the value of everything produced in the prefecture, at current prices) of Yamanashi was 3.68 trillion yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 5th smallest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
How fast is the economy of Yamanashi growing?
The growth of the gross prefectural product at current prices in Yamanashi was -1.9% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Yamanashi?
Prefectural income per person (total income of residents and firms divided by population, not an average wage) in Yamanashi was 3.26 million yen in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 21st 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 Yamanashi?
The growth of prefectural income per person in Yamanashi was -3.8% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), the 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 Yamanashi?
The number of people employed in workplaces located in the prefecture in Yamanashi was 435,656 people in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), 6th fewest of 42 prefectures with published figures.
Source: Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · saved copyIs employment rising in Yamanashi?
The change in the number of people employed in the prefecture in Yamanashi was 0.0% in fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), tied for 13th 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 Yamanashi?
The unemployment rate (share of the labour force without work) in Yamanashi was 3.9% in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Yamanashi?
The ratio of job openings to job seekers (Public Employment Security Office data) in Yamanashi was 1.28 openings per jobseeker in 2024, tied for 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many over-65s work in Yamanashi?
The share of people aged 65 or over who are in work in Yamanashi was 29.8% in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in farming in Yamanashi?
The share of workers in primary industry (farming, forestry, fishing) in Yamanashi was 6.6% in 2020, tied for 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in manufacturing in Yamanashi?
The share of workers in secondary industry (manufacturing, construction, mining) in Yamanashi was 27.5% in 2020, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people work in services in Yamanashi?
The share of workers in tertiary industry (services and trade) in Yamanashi was 64.1% in 2020, 14th 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 Yamanashi?
Women's part-time hourly pay in Yamanashi was 1,231 yen per hour in 2024, 23rd 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 Yamanashi?
The monthly scheduled pay of newly hired male high-school graduates in Yamanashi was 197.8 thousand yen in 2024, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Yamanashi?
The average annual income per household (national survey of household income) in Yamanashi was 5,374 thousand yen in 2019, 21st 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 Yamanashi?
Average monthly household spending (households of two or more people) in Yamanashi was 306.0 thousand yen in 2024, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre prices high in Yamanashi?
The regional consumer price index for all items (Japan = 100) in Yamanashi was 97.7 in 2024, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is it to live in Yamanashi excluding rent?
The regional consumer price index excluding rent (Japan = 100) in Yamanashi was 98.4 in 2024, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow expensive is food in Yamanashi?
The regional price index for food (Japan = 100) in Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi?
The regional price index for housing (Japan = 100) in Yamanashi was 94.4 in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyAre house prices rising in Yamanashi?
The change in standard residential land prices over the year in Yamanashi was -0.9% in 2024, 6th biggest fall of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much do people in Yamanashi have in bank deposits?
Domestic bank deposits per person in Yamanashi was 4,548,000 yen in 2024, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow productive is manufacturing in Yamanashi?
The value of manufactured goods shipped per manufacturing worker in Yamanashi was 36,679,000 yen in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many mobile phone contracts are there in Yamanashi?
The number of mobile phone contracts per 1,000 people in Yamanashi was 1,077 in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow good are the roads in Yamanashi?
The share of main roads that are paved in Yamanashi was 96.8% in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamanashi have mains water?
The share of the population served by public water supply in Yamanashi was 98.2% in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people in Yamanashi are connected to sewers?
The share of the population served by sewerage in Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi?
The share of homes that are vacant in Yamanashi was 20.4% in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many people own their home in Yamanashi?
The home ownership rate in Yamanashi was 68.6% in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Yamanashi compares with other prefectures
Gross prefectural product, current prices (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamanashi ranks 38 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Gross prefectural product, current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Wakayama | 4.01 trillion yen |
| 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 |
Prefectural income per person (fiscal 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024))
Yamanashi ranks 22 of 42, highest first. Cabinet Office Prefectural Accounts; 42 prefectures published for fiscal 2023
| Rank | Region | Prefectural income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 | Fukushima | 3.21 million yen |
| 25 | Nagano | 3.16 million yen |
Unemployment rate (2020 census) (2020)
Yamanashi ranks 20 of 47, highest first. Census 2020 definition, not the monthly labour force survey
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Miyazaki | 4.0% |
| 18 | Kagoshima | 4.0% |
| 19 | Ibaraki | 3.9% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 3.9% |
| 21 | Wakayama | 3.9% |
| 22 | Kumamoto | 3.9% |
| 23 | Iwate | 3.8% |
Job openings per job seeker (2024)
Yamanashi ranks 21 of 47, highest first. Annual average, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Rank | Region | Job openings per job seeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 | Aichi | 1.28 openings per jobseeker |
| 23 | Akita | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
| 24 | Fukushima | 1.26 openings per jobseeker |
Annual income per household (thousand yen) (2019)
Yamanashi ranks 27 of 47, highest first. Survey year 2019, the latest in the table
| Rank | Region | Annual income per household (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 |
| 30 | Kyoto | 5,316 thousand yen |
Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) (2024)
Yamanashi ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Regional difference index with Japan = 100
| Rank | Region | Consumer price level, all items (Japan = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Niigata | 98.0 |
| 36 | Fukuoka | 98.0 |
| 37 | Nagano | 97.9 |
| 38 | Yamanashi | 97.7 |
| 39 | Okayama | 97.7 |
| 40 | Saga | 97.7 |
| 41 | Tochigi | 97.6 |
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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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