Government budget and revenue in Chofu, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Chofu took in 108.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 446,297 yen per resident, 105th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Chofu spend per person?
The municipal government of Chofu spent 102.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 421,740 yen per resident, 103rd lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 6.0 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Chofu collect?
Local taxes raised 48.3 billion yen in Chofu in fiscal 2022, 44.6% of total revenue (199,218 yen per resident), 29th 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 Chofu?
The fiscal strength index of Chofu was 1.19 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), 10th 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 Chofu run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Chofu was 8.4% 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 Chofu have?
The real debt service ratio of Chofu was 1.1% 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 Chofu compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Chofu ranks 160 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Hofu | 425 thousand yen |
| 158 | Fukaya | 425 thousand yen |
| 159 | Odawara | 425 thousand yen |
| 160 | Chofu | 422 thousand yen |
| 161 | Tajimi | 422 thousand yen |
| 162 | Misato | 421 thousand yen |
| 163 | Takaoka | 420 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Chofu ranks 29 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Narashino | 44.9% |
| 27 | Asaka | 44.8% |
| 28 | Ebina | 44.7% |
| 29 | Chofu | 44.6% |
| 30 | Isehara | 44.4% |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 44.1% |
| 32 | Iruma | 44.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Chofu ranks 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Anjo | 1.23 |
| 8 | Komaki | 1.20 |
| 9 | Toda | 1.20 |
| 10 | Chofu | 1.19 |
| 11 | Fuchu | 1.18 |
| 12 | Atsugi | 1.18 |
| 13 | Tachikawa | 1.15 |
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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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