Government budget and revenue in Kurashiki, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Kurashiki took in 226.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 477,138 yen per resident, 118th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Kurashiki spend per person?
The municipal government of Kurashiki spent 215.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 453,625 yen per resident, 126th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 11.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Kurashiki collect?
Local taxes raised 87.6 billion yen in Kurashiki in fiscal 2022, 38.7% of total revenue (184,660 yen per resident), 84th 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 Kurashiki?
The fiscal strength index of Kurashiki was 0.84 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 101st 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 Kurashiki run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Kurashiki was 7.9% 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 Kurashiki have?
The real debt service ratio of Kurashiki was 2.5% 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 Kurashiki compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Kurashiki ranks 126 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Inzai | 455 thousand yen |
| 124 | Atsugi | 455 thousand yen |
| 125 | Koriyama | 454 thousand yen |
| 126 | Kurashiki | 454 thousand yen |
| 127 | Kofu | 450 thousand yen |
| 128 | Niihama | 450 thousand yen |
| 129 | Toyama | 448 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Kurashiki ranks 84 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Nishitokyo | 39.0% |
| 82 | Fujimi | 38.8% |
| 83 | Shizuoka | 38.8% |
| 84 | Kurashiki | 38.7% |
| 85 | Odawara | 38.6% |
| 86 | Kisarazu | 38.6% |
| 87 | Toyonaka | 38.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Kurashiki ranks 101 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Yaizu | 0.85 |
| 99 | Kisarazu | 0.85 |
| 100 | Sanda | 0.85 |
| 101 | Kurashiki | 0.84 |
| 102 | Gifu | 0.84 |
| 103 | Naha | 0.84 |
| 104 | Tsuchiura | 0.84 |
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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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