Government budget and revenue in Chiba, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Chiba took in 535.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 548,728 yen per resident, 50th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Chiba spend per person?
The municipal government of Chiba spent 527.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 541,118 yen per resident, 46th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 7.4 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Chiba collect?
Local taxes raised 205.4 billion yen in Chiba in fiscal 2022, 38.4% of total revenue (210,716 yen per resident), 88th 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 Chiba?
The fiscal strength index of Chiba was 0.91 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 64th highest 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 Chiba run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Chiba was 2.1% 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 Chiba have?
The real debt service ratio of Chiba was 10.6% 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 Chiba compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Chiba ranks 46 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Shunan | 543 thousand yen |
| 44 | Niigata | 542 thousand yen |
| 45 | Isahaya | 542 thousand yen |
| 46 | Chiba | 541 thousand yen |
| 47 | Joetsu | 540 thousand yen |
| 48 | Kadoma | 538 thousand yen |
| 49 | Obihiro | 535 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Chiba ranks 88 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Odawara | 38.6% |
| 86 | Kisarazu | 38.6% |
| 87 | Toyonaka | 38.5% |
| 88 | Chiba | 38.4% |
| 89 | Isesaki | 38.3% |
| 90 | Koshigaya | 38.2% |
| 91 | Tsuchiura | 38.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Chiba ranks 64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Yachiyo | 0.92 |
| 62 | Kusatsu | 0.92 |
| 63 | Misato | 0.92 |
| 64 | Chiba | 0.91 |
| 65 | Hachioji | 0.91 |
| 66 | Narashino | 0.91 |
| 67 | Soka | 0.90 |
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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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