Government budget and revenue in Matsuyama, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Matsuyama took in 215.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 421,665 yen per resident, 84th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Matsuyama spend per person?
The municipal government of Matsuyama spent 209.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 410,593 yen per resident, 90th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 5.7 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Matsuyama collect?
Local taxes raised 70.4 billion yen in Matsuyama in fiscal 2022, 32.7% of total revenue (137,784 yen per resident), 102nd 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 Matsuyama?
The fiscal strength index of Matsuyama was 0.75 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 101st 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 Matsuyama run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Matsuyama was 3.7% 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 Matsuyama have?
The real debt service ratio of Matsuyama was 7.9% 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 Matsuyama compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Matsuyama ranks 173 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Nishinomiya | 412 thousand yen |
| 171 | Habikino | 412 thousand yen |
| 172 | Takatsuki | 411 thousand yen |
| 173 | Matsuyama | 411 thousand yen |
| 174 | Toyokawa | 410 thousand yen |
| 175 | Komaki | 409 thousand yen |
| 176 | Kamakura | 409 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Matsuyama ranks 161 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Kashihara | 33.1% |
| 159 | Kasukabe | 32.7% |
| 160 | Yokosuka | 32.7% |
| 161 | Matsuyama | 32.7% |
| 162 | Matsumoto | 32.6% |
| 163 | Yaizu | 32.5% |
| 164 | Hofu | 32.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Matsuyama ranks 159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Niihama | 0.76 |
| 157 | Hikone | 0.76 |
| 158 | Chikushino | 0.76 |
| 159 | Matsuyama | 0.75 |
| 160 | Ashikaga | 0.75 |
| 161 | Kasuga | 0.75 |
| 162 | Higashiosaka | 0.74 |
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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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