Government budget and revenue in Akashi, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Akashi took in 127.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 421,039 yen per resident, 83rd lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Akashi spend per person?
The municipal government of Akashi spent 126.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 416,751 yen per resident, 97th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.3 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Akashi collect?
Local taxes raised 44.7 billion yen in Akashi in fiscal 2022, 35.0% of total revenue (147,256 yen per resident), 129th highest of 262 cities by share; the rest came from national transfers, grants, borrowing and other income.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow financially independent is Akashi?
The fiscal strength index of Akashi was 0.74 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 97th lowest of 261 cities. It divides standard local revenue by standard spending needs; a value of 1 or more means the city can meet its standard needs from its own revenue.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyDoes Akashi run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Akashi was 1.6% in fiscal 2022: the year-end surplus as a share of its standard fiscal size.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does Akashi have?
The real debt service ratio of Akashi was 4.0% in fiscal 2022, the burden of repaying borrowed money (a three-year average) relative to its fiscal size.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Akashi compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Akashi ranks 166 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Takaoka | 420 thousand yen |
| 164 | Kokubunji | 419 thousand yen |
| 165 | Oyama | 418 thousand yen |
| 166 | Akashi | 417 thousand yen |
| 167 | Tondabayashi | 416 thousand yen |
| 168 | Takamatsu | 415 thousand yen |
| 169 | Ogaki | 414 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Akashi ranks 129 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Wakayama | 35.3% |
| 127 | Takatsuki | 35.0% |
| 128 | Nagano | 35.0% |
| 129 | Akashi | 35.0% |
| 130 | Shunan | 34.9% |
| 131 | Itami | 34.9% |
| 132 | Fukuyama | 34.7% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Akashi ranks 163 of 261, highest first. Standard local revenue divided by standard needs, a three-year average; 1 or more means no reliance on general central transfers.
| Rank | City | Fiscal strength index |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | Ashikaga | 0.75 |
| 161 | Kasuga | 0.75 |
| 162 | Higashiosaka | 0.74 |
| 163 | Akashi | 0.74 |
| 164 | Koga | 0.74 |
| 165 | Kamagaya | 0.74 |
| 166 | Nara | 0.73 |
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Sources
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Municipalities 2026 (social and demographic statistics, city, ward, town and village data), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 2cb3d8c51aa1…)
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