Government budget and revenue in Asahikawa, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Asahikawa took in 192.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 584,875 yen per resident, 30th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Asahikawa spend per person?
The municipal government of Asahikawa spent 188.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 572,055 yen per resident, 25th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 4.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Asahikawa collect?
Local taxes raised 40.5 billion yen in Asahikawa in fiscal 2022, 21.0% of total revenue (122,928 yen per resident), 14th 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 Asahikawa?
The fiscal strength index of Asahikawa was 0.54 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 23rd 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 Asahikawa run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Asahikawa was 4.7% 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 Asahikawa have?
The real debt service ratio of Asahikawa was 8.5% 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 Asahikawa compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Asahikawa ranks 25 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Hakodate | 584 thousand yen |
| 23 | Otaru | 582 thousand yen |
| 24 | Uruma | 575 thousand yen |
| 25 | Asahikawa | 572 thousand yen |
| 26 | Shimonoseki | 568 thousand yen |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 567 thousand yen |
| 28 | Osaki | 564 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Asahikawa ranks 249 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Sakata | 21.6% |
| 247 | Sasebo | 21.4% |
| 248 | Hakodate | 21.3% |
| 249 | Asahikawa | 21.0% |
| 250 | Kushiro | 20.9% |
| 251 | Otaru | 20.9% |
| 252 | Tottori | 20.9% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Asahikawa ranks 235 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Habikino | 0.56 |
| 233 | Kiryu | 0.56 |
| 234 | Miyakonojo | 0.55 |
| 235 | Asahikawa | 0.54 |
| 236 | Shimonoseki | 0.54 |
| 237 | Ishinomaki | 0.54 |
| 238 | Kirishima | 0.54 |
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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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