Government budget and revenue in Morioka, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Morioka took in 139.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 480,805 yen per resident, 111th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Morioka spend per person?
The municipal government of Morioka spent 136.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 471,392 yen per resident, 95th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 2.7 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Morioka collect?
Local taxes raised 42.5 billion yen in Morioka in fiscal 2022, 30.5% of total revenue (146,791 yen per resident), 80th 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 Morioka?
The fiscal strength index of Morioka was 0.73 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 91st 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 Morioka run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Morioka was 2.7% 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 Morioka have?
The real debt service ratio of Morioka was 10.2% 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 Morioka compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Morioka ranks 95 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Tokai | 475 thousand yen |
| 93 | Toyota | 473 thousand yen |
| 94 | Fukui | 472 thousand yen |
| 95 | Morioka | 471 thousand yen |
| 96 | Nasushiobara | 471 thousand yen |
| 97 | Yamagata | 470 thousand yen |
| 98 | Miyazaki | 470 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Morioka ranks 183 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | Chikusei | 30.8% |
| 181 | Kagoshima | 30.6% |
| 182 | Fukaya | 30.5% |
| 183 | Morioka | 30.5% |
| 184 | Higashimurayama | 30.5% |
| 185 | Hakusan | 30.4% |
| 186 | Yamagata | 30.4% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Morioka ranks 167 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Koga | 0.74 |
| 165 | Kamagaya | 0.74 |
| 166 | Nara | 0.73 |
| 167 | Morioka | 0.73 |
| 168 | Kasukabe | 0.73 |
| 169 | Takaoka | 0.73 |
| 170 | Fukaya | 0.73 |
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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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