Government budget and revenue in Akita, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Akita took in 152.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 495,404 yen per resident, 91st highest of 262 cities.
How much does Akita spend per person?
The municipal government of Akita spent 149.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 486,957 yen per resident, 82nd highest of 262 cities; revenue was 2.6 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Akita collect?
Local taxes raised 43.3 billion yen in Akita in fiscal 2022, 28.4% of total revenue (140,676 yen per resident), 56th lowest 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 Akita?
The fiscal strength index of Akita was 0.66 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 63rd 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 Akita run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Akita was 2.5% 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 Akita have?
The real debt service ratio of Akita was 8.6% 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 Akita compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Akita ranks 82 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Onomichi | 492 thousand yen |
| 80 | Narita | 489 thousand yen |
| 81 | Amagasaki | 488 thousand yen |
| 82 | Akita | 487 thousand yen |
| 83 | Aizuwakamatsu | 483 thousand yen |
| 84 | Hamamatsu | 482 thousand yen |
| 85 | Kagoshima | 480 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Akita ranks 207 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Matsubara | 28.9% |
| 205 | Toride | 28.8% |
| 206 | Matsusaka | 28.7% |
| 207 | Akita | 28.4% |
| 208 | Sapporo | 28.3% |
| 209 | Habikino | 28.3% |
| 210 | Kadoma | 28.2% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Akita ranks 197 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Komatsu | 0.67 |
| 195 | Chikusei | 0.67 |
| 196 | Niigata | 0.66 |
| 197 | Akita | 0.66 |
| 198 | Yonago | 0.66 |
| 199 | Ginowan | 0.66 |
| 200 | Hachinohe | 0.65 |
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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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