Government budget and revenue in Kusatsu, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Kusatsu took in 55.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 384,948 yen per resident, 26th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Kusatsu spend per person?
The municipal government of Kusatsu spent 54.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 378,465 yen per resident, 41st lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 933.00 million yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Kusatsu collect?
Local taxes raised 25.2 billion yen in Kusatsu in fiscal 2022, 45.6% of total revenue (175,439 yen per resident), 21st 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 Kusatsu?
The fiscal strength index of Kusatsu was 0.92 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 59th 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 Kusatsu run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Kusatsu was 2.3% 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 Kusatsu have?
The real debt service ratio of Kusatsu was 5.6% 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 Kusatsu compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Kusatsu ranks 222 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Isesaki | 379 thousand yen |
| 220 | Niiza | 379 thousand yen |
| 221 | Nishio | 379 thousand yen |
| 222 | Kusatsu | 378 thousand yen |
| 223 | Sanda | 378 thousand yen |
| 224 | Ashikaga | 376 thousand yen |
| 225 | Mishima | 376 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Kusatsu ranks 21 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Inzai | 46.6% |
| 19 | Ichihara | 46.5% |
| 20 | Okazaki | 46.3% |
| 21 | Kusatsu | 45.6% |
| 22 | Toyohashi | 45.5% |
| 23 | Toda | 45.4% |
| 24 | Nishinomiya | 45.3% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Kusatsu ranks 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Osaka | 0.92 |
| 60 | Chigasaki | 0.92 |
| 61 | Yachiyo | 0.92 |
| 62 | Kusatsu | 0.92 |
| 63 | Misato | 0.92 |
| 64 | Chiba | 0.91 |
| 65 | Hachioji | 0.91 |
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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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