Government budget and revenue in Matsue, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Matsue took in 115.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 565,290 yen per resident, 40th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Matsue spend per person?
The municipal government of Matsue spent 111.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 548,552 yen per resident, 39th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.4 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Matsue collect?
Local taxes raised 28.9 billion yen in Matsue in fiscal 2022, 25.1% of total revenue (141,831 yen per resident), 35th 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 Matsue?
The fiscal strength index of Matsue was 0.57 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 35th 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 Matsue run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Matsue was 5.1% 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 Matsue have?
The real debt service ratio of Matsue was 9.9% 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 Matsue compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Matsue ranks 39 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Okinawa | 550 thousand yen |
| 37 | Sakai | 550 thousand yen |
| 38 | Yokohama | 549 thousand yen |
| 39 | Matsue | 549 thousand yen |
| 40 | Hakusan | 548 thousand yen |
| 41 | Sasebo | 548 thousand yen |
| 42 | Kumamoto | 546 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Matsue ranks 228 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Izumisano | 25.4% |
| 226 | Tokyo | 25.4% |
| 227 | Obihiro | 25.4% |
| 228 | Matsue | 25.1% |
| 229 | Aomori | 24.9% |
| 230 | Kiryu | 24.8% |
| 231 | Yonago | 24.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Matsue ranks 226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Matsusaka | 0.58 |
| 224 | Okinawa | 0.58 |
| 225 | Ise | 0.58 |
| 226 | Matsue | 0.57 |
| 227 | Isahaya | 0.57 |
| 228 | Aomori | 0.56 |
| 229 | Izumo | 0.56 |
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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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