Government budget and revenue in Ashikaga, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Ashikaga took in 58.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 402,719 yen per resident, 55th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Ashikaga spend per person?
The municipal government of Ashikaga spent 54.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 376,377 yen per resident, 39th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.8 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Ashikaga collect?
Local taxes raised 19.8 billion yen in Ashikaga in fiscal 2022, 34.0% of total revenue (137,082 yen per resident), 120th 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 Ashikaga?
The fiscal strength index of Ashikaga was 0.75 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 101st 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 Ashikaga run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Ashikaga was 12.2% 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 Ashikaga have?
The real debt service ratio of Ashikaga was 4.7% 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 Ashikaga compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Ashikaga ranks 224 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Nishio | 379 thousand yen |
| 222 | Kusatsu | 378 thousand yen |
| 223 | Sanda | 378 thousand yen |
| 224 | Ashikaga | 376 thousand yen |
| 225 | Mishima | 376 thousand yen |
| 226 | Hitachinaka | 374 thousand yen |
| 227 | Kasukabe | 373 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Ashikaga ranks 143 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Hitachi | 34.2% |
| 141 | Hiroshima | 34.1% |
| 142 | Okayama | 34.1% |
| 143 | Ashikaga | 34.0% |
| 144 | Gifu | 33.9% |
| 145 | Kasuga | 33.9% |
| 146 | Onojo | 33.8% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Ashikaga ranks 160 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Hikone | 0.76 |
| 158 | Chikushino | 0.76 |
| 159 | Matsuyama | 0.75 |
| 160 | Ashikaga | 0.75 |
| 161 | Kasuga | 0.75 |
| 162 | Higashiosaka | 0.74 |
| 163 | Akashi | 0.74 |
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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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