Government budget and revenue in Joetsu, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Joetsu took in 107.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 572,080 yen per resident, 33rd highest of 262 cities.
How much does Joetsu spend per person?
The municipal government of Joetsu spent 101.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 540,205 yen per resident, 47th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 6.0 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Joetsu collect?
Local taxes raised 31.2 billion yen in Joetsu in fiscal 2022, 29.0% of total revenue (165,751 yen per resident), 62nd 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 Joetsu?
The fiscal strength index of Joetsu was 0.58 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 37th lowest 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 Joetsu run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Joetsu was 9.8% 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 Joetsu have?
The real debt service ratio of Joetsu was 11.2% 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 Joetsu compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Joetsu ranks 47 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Niigata | 542 thousand yen |
| 45 | Isahaya | 542 thousand yen |
| 46 | Chiba | 541 thousand yen |
| 47 | Joetsu | 540 thousand yen |
| 48 | Kadoma | 538 thousand yen |
| 49 | Obihiro | 535 thousand yen |
| 50 | Iwakuni | 535 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Joetsu ranks 201 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Kurume | 29.1% |
| 199 | Miyazaki | 29.1% |
| 200 | Nagahama | 29.0% |
| 201 | Joetsu | 29.0% |
| 202 | Ueda | 28.9% |
| 203 | Naha | 28.9% |
| 204 | Matsubara | 28.9% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Joetsu ranks 222 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Matsubara | 0.59 |
| 220 | Kawachinagano | 0.59 |
| 221 | Nagasaki | 0.58 |
| 222 | Joetsu | 0.58 |
| 223 | Matsusaka | 0.58 |
| 224 | Okinawa | 0.58 |
| 225 | Ise | 0.58 |
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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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