Government budget and revenue in Iwata, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Iwata took in 70.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 422,338 yen per resident, 86th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Iwata spend per person?
The municipal government of Iwata spent 66.2 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 396,887 yen per resident, 70th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 4.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Iwata collect?
Local taxes raised 28.2 billion yen in Iwata in fiscal 2022, 40.1% of total revenue (169,483 yen per resident), 70th 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 Iwata?
The fiscal strength index of Iwata was 0.80 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 122nd 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 Iwata run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Iwata was 8.7% 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 Iwata have?
The real debt service ratio of Iwata 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 Iwata compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Iwata ranks 193 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Fujisawa | 400 thousand yen |
| 191 | Kawachinagano | 399 thousand yen |
| 192 | Izumi | 397 thousand yen |
| 193 | Iwata | 397 thousand yen |
| 194 | Ota | 397 thousand yen |
| 195 | Hino | 397 thousand yen |
| 196 | Ichihara | 396 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Iwata ranks 70 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Osaka | 40.5% |
| 68 | Sayama | 40.5% |
| 69 | Toyama | 40.3% |
| 70 | Iwata | 40.1% |
| 71 | Takarazuka | 40.1% |
| 72 | Kakegawa | 39.9% |
| 73 | Kumagaya | 39.8% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Iwata ranks 125 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Hiroshima | 0.80 |
| 123 | Wakayama | 0.80 |
| 124 | Fukui | 0.80 |
| 125 | Iwata | 0.80 |
| 126 | Ome | 0.80 |
| 127 | Fujimi | 0.80 |
| 128 | Onojo | 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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