Government budget and revenue in Ibaraki, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Ibaraki took in 115.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 401,359 yen per resident, 53rd lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Ibaraki spend per person?
The municipal government of Ibaraki spent 112.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 391,579 yen per resident, 62nd lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 2.8 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Ibaraki collect?
Local taxes raised 51.0 billion yen in Ibaraki in fiscal 2022, 44.1% of total revenue (177,110 yen per resident), 31st 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 Ibaraki?
The fiscal strength index of Ibaraki was 0.97 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 31st 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 Ibaraki run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Ibaraki was 1.8% 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 Ibaraki have?
The real debt service ratio of Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Ibaraki ranks 201 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Fujieda | 395 thousand yen |
| 199 | Kawaguchi | 395 thousand yen |
| 200 | Hachioji | 394 thousand yen |
| 201 | Ibaraki | 392 thousand yen |
| 202 | Kakamigahara | 391 thousand yen |
| 203 | Fuji | 391 thousand yen |
| 204 | Kisarazu | 391 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Ibaraki ranks 31 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Ebina | 44.7% |
| 29 | Chofu | 44.6% |
| 30 | Isehara | 44.4% |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 44.1% |
| 32 | Iruma | 44.1% |
| 33 | Suita | 44.0% |
| 34 | Kasugai | 43.9% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Ibaraki ranks 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Toyohashi | 0.99 |
| 30 | Nagoya | 0.98 |
| 31 | Utsunomiya | 0.97 |
| 32 | Ibaraki | 0.97 |
| 33 | Asaka | 0.97 |
| 34 | Akishima | 0.97 |
| 35 | Saitama | 0.96 |
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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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