Government budget and revenue in Ichikawa, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Ichikawa took in 180.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 362,454 yen per resident, 7th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Ichikawa spend per person?
The municipal government of Ichikawa spent 175.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 352,280 yen per resident, 11th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 5.1 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Ichikawa collect?
Local taxes raised 88.7 billion yen in Ichikawa in fiscal 2022, 49.3% of total revenue (178,674 yen per resident), 12th 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 Ichikawa?
The fiscal strength index of Ichikawa was 1.07 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 17th 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 Ichikawa run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Ichikawa was 4.5% 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 Ichikawa have?
The real debt service ratio of Ichikawa was 1.7% 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 Ichikawa compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Ichikawa ranks 252 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Kasuga | 356 thousand yen |
| 250 | Kakogawa | 355 thousand yen |
| 251 | Yachiyo | 353 thousand yen |
| 252 | Ichikawa | 352 thousand yen |
| 253 | Kuki | 351 thousand yen |
| 254 | Sakado | 347 thousand yen |
| 255 | Seto | 347 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Ichikawa ranks 12 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kamakura | 50.1% |
| 10 | Narita | 49.5% |
| 11 | Yokkaichi | 49.4% |
| 12 | Ichikawa | 49.3% |
| 13 | Handa | 47.8% |
| 14 | Fuji | 47.4% |
| 15 | Kawasaki | 47.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Ichikawa ranks 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Yokkaichi | 1.13 |
| 15 | Mitaka | 1.12 |
| 16 | Tama | 1.12 |
| 17 | Ichikawa | 1.07 |
| 18 | Kamakura | 1.07 |
| 19 | Tsukuba | 1.06 |
| 20 | Inzai | 1.06 |
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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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