Government budget and revenue in Higashikurume, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Higashikurume took in 51.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 443,138 yen per resident, 103rd lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Higashikurume spend per person?
The municipal government of Higashikurume spent 50.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 433,353 yen per resident, 113th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.1 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Higashikurume collect?
Local taxes raised 17.6 billion yen in Higashikurume in fiscal 2022, 34.4% of total revenue (152,562 yen per resident), 128th 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 Higashikurume?
The fiscal strength index of Higashikurume was 0.81 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 116th 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 Higashikurume run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Higashikurume was 2.8% 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 Higashikurume have?
The real debt service ratio of Higashikurume was -0.1% 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 Higashikurume compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Higashikurume ranks 150 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Akishima | 436 thousand yen |
| 148 | Toda | 435 thousand yen |
| 149 | Himeji | 434 thousand yen |
| 150 | Higashikurume | 433 thousand yen |
| 151 | Kuwana | 431 thousand yen |
| 152 | Matsubara | 428 thousand yen |
| 153 | Nara | 426 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Higashikurume ranks 135 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Fukuyama | 34.7% |
| 133 | Utsunomiya | 34.7% |
| 134 | Kazo | 34.5% |
| 135 | Higashikurume | 34.4% |
| 136 | Uji | 34.4% |
| 137 | Kanazawa | 34.3% |
| 138 | Konosu | 34.3% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Higashikurume ranks 121 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Mito | 0.81 |
| 119 | Toyokawa | 0.81 |
| 120 | Kuwana | 0.81 |
| 121 | Higashikurume | 0.81 |
| 122 | Hiroshima | 0.80 |
| 123 | Wakayama | 0.80 |
| 124 | Fukui | 0.80 |
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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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