Government budget and revenue in Marugame, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Marugame took in 61.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 560,545 yen per resident, 43rd highest of 262 cities.
How much does Marugame spend per person?
The municipal government of Marugame spent 60.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 555,130 yen per resident, 32nd highest of 262 cities; revenue was 593.00 million yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Marugame collect?
Local taxes raised 14.2 billion yen in Marugame in fiscal 2022, 23.1% of total revenue (129,583 yen per resident), 25th 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 Marugame?
The fiscal strength index of Marugame was 0.62 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 51st 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 Marugame run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Marugame was 0.8% 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 Marugame have?
The real debt service ratio of Marugame was 10.0% 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 Marugame compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Marugame ranks 32 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Omuta | 562 thousand yen |
| 30 | Naha | 562 thousand yen |
| 31 | Ginowan | 556 thousand yen |
| 32 | Marugame | 555 thousand yen |
| 33 | Kirishima | 555 thousand yen |
| 34 | Oshu | 552 thousand yen |
| 35 | Yatsushiro | 551 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Marugame ranks 238 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Omuta | 23.3% |
| 236 | Kirishima | 23.3% |
| 237 | Yatsushiro | 23.2% |
| 238 | Marugame | 23.1% |
| 239 | Nagasaki | 22.6% |
| 240 | Hirosaki | 22.4% |
| 241 | Osaki | 22.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Marugame ranks 209 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Yamaguchi | 0.63 |
| 207 | Saijo | 0.63 |
| 208 | Aizuwakamatsu | 0.62 |
| 209 | Marugame | 0.62 |
| 210 | Tondabayashi | 0.62 |
| 211 | Toride | 0.62 |
| 212 | Kishiwada | 0.61 |
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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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