Government budget and revenue in Ichihara, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Ichihara took in 112.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 418,530 yen per resident, 80th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Ichihara spend per person?
The municipal government of Ichihara spent 106.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 395,987 yen per resident, 67th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 6.1 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Ichihara collect?
Local taxes raised 52.5 billion yen in Ichihara in fiscal 2022, 46.5% of total revenue (194,625 yen per resident), 19th 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 Ichihara?
The fiscal strength index of Ichihara was 1.05 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 21st 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 Ichihara run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Ichihara was 9.0% 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 Ichihara have?
The real debt service ratio of Ichihara was 5.4% 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 Ichihara compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Ichihara ranks 196 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Iwata | 397 thousand yen |
| 194 | Ota | 397 thousand yen |
| 195 | Hino | 397 thousand yen |
| 196 | Ichihara | 396 thousand yen |
| 197 | Takarazuka | 395 thousand yen |
| 198 | Fujieda | 395 thousand yen |
| 199 | Kawaguchi | 395 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Ichihara ranks 19 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Nishio | 46.9% |
| 17 | Fujisawa | 46.7% |
| 18 | Inzai | 46.6% |
| 19 | Ichihara | 46.5% |
| 20 | Okazaki | 46.3% |
| 21 | Kusatsu | 45.6% |
| 22 | Toyohashi | 45.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Ichihara ranks 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tsukuba | 1.06 |
| 20 | Inzai | 1.06 |
| 21 | Fujisawa | 1.05 |
| 22 | Ichihara | 1.05 |
| 23 | Ebina | 1.03 |
| 24 | Kokubunji | 1.03 |
| 25 | Kawasaki | 1.02 |
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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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