Government budget and revenue in Kawaguchi, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Kawaguchi took in 244.2 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 410,942 yen per resident, 65th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Kawaguchi spend per person?
The municipal government of Kawaguchi spent 234.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 394,505 yen per resident, 64th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 9.8 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Kawaguchi collect?
Local taxes raised 100.9 billion yen in Kawaguchi in fiscal 2022, 41.3% of total revenue (169,863 yen per resident), 57th 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 Kawaguchi?
The fiscal strength index of Kawaguchi was 0.94 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 45th 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 Kawaguchi run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Kawaguchi was 7.4% 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 Kawaguchi have?
The real debt service ratio of Kawaguchi was 3.1% 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 Kawaguchi compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Kawaguchi ranks 199 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Ichihara | 396 thousand yen |
| 197 | Takarazuka | 395 thousand yen |
| 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 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Kawaguchi ranks 57 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Fuchu | 41.5% |
| 55 | Yachiyo | 41.4% |
| 56 | Nagareyama | 41.4% |
| 57 | Kawaguchi | 41.3% |
| 58 | Himeji | 41.3% |
| 59 | Yamato | 41.3% |
| 60 | Yokohama | 41.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Kawaguchi ranks 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Hiratsuka | 0.95 |
| 43 | Ota | 0.95 |
| 44 | Oyama | 0.95 |
| 45 | Kawaguchi | 0.94 |
| 46 | Nishinomiya | 0.94 |
| 47 | Machida | 0.94 |
| 48 | Kasugai | 0.94 |
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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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