Government budget and revenue in Chikusei, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Chikusei took in 49.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 495,439 yen per resident, 90th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Chikusei spend per person?
The municipal government of Chikusei spent 46.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 462,527 yen per resident, 116th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.3 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Chikusei collect?
Local taxes raised 15.4 billion yen in Chikusei in fiscal 2022, 30.8% of total revenue (152,531 yen per resident), 83rd 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 Chikusei?
The fiscal strength index of Chikusei was 0.67 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 67th 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 Chikusei run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Chikusei was 11.5% 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 Chikusei have?
The real debt service ratio of Chikusei was 7.8% 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 Chikusei compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Chikusei ranks 116 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Hikone | 463 thousand yen |
| 114 | Takasaki | 463 thousand yen |
| 115 | Wakayama | 463 thousand yen |
| 116 | Chikusei | 463 thousand yen |
| 117 | Kiryu | 462 thousand yen |
| 118 | Tama | 462 thousand yen |
| 119 | Higashiosaka | 460 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Chikusei ranks 180 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Fukuoka | 31.3% |
| 178 | Niigata | 30.9% |
| 179 | Tajimi | 30.9% |
| 180 | Chikusei | 30.8% |
| 181 | Kagoshima | 30.6% |
| 182 | Fukaya | 30.5% |
| 183 | Morioka | 30.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Chikusei ranks 195 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Kawanishi | 0.67 |
| 193 | Konosu | 0.67 |
| 194 | Komatsu | 0.67 |
| 195 | Chikusei | 0.67 |
| 196 | Niigata | 0.66 |
| 197 | Akita | 0.66 |
| 198 | Yonago | 0.66 |
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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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