Government budget and revenue in Fukushima, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Fukushima took in 134.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 476,743 yen per resident, 119th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Fukushima spend per person?
The municipal government of Fukushima spent 124.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 441,150 yen per resident, 121st lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 10.1 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Fukushima collect?
Local taxes raised 40.4 billion yen in Fukushima in fiscal 2022, 30.0% of total revenue (142,897 yen per resident), 74th 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 Fukushima?
The fiscal strength index of Fukushima was 0.77 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 111th 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 Fukushima run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Fukushima was 10.8% 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 Fukushima have?
The real debt service ratio of Fukushima was 2.3% 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 Fukushima compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Fukushima ranks 142 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Ome | 442 thousand yen |
| 140 | Kishiwada | 441 thousand yen |
| 141 | Yaizu | 441 thousand yen |
| 142 | Fukushima | 441 thousand yen |
| 143 | Daito | 440 thousand yen |
| 144 | Ebetsu | 440 thousand yen |
| 145 | Tochigi | 436 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Fukushima ranks 189 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Yamagata | 30.4% |
| 187 | Kumamoto | 30.4% |
| 188 | Yamaguchi | 30.1% |
| 189 | Fukushima | 30.0% |
| 190 | Mito | 30.0% |
| 191 | Urasoe | 29.9% |
| 192 | Komatsu | 29.8% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Fukushima ranks 145 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Kobe | 0.77 |
| 143 | Hirakata | 0.77 |
| 144 | Yokosuka | 0.77 |
| 145 | Fukushima | 0.77 |
| 146 | Tomakomai | 0.77 |
| 147 | Abiko | 0.77 |
| 148 | Ikoma | 0.77 |
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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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