Government budget and revenue in Naha, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Naha took in 187.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 588,962 yen per resident, 27th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Naha spend per person?
The municipal government of Naha spent 178.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 562,131 yen per resident, 30th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 8.5 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Naha collect?
Local taxes raised 54.0 billion yen in Naha in fiscal 2022, 28.9% of total revenue (170,163 yen per resident), 60th 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 Naha?
The fiscal strength index of Naha was 0.84 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 101st 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 Naha run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Naha was 10.3% 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 Naha have?
The real debt service ratio of Naha was 8.6% 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 Naha compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Naha ranks 30 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Nagasaki | 567 thousand yen |
| 28 | Osaki | 564 thousand yen |
| 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 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Naha ranks 203 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Nagahama | 29.0% |
| 201 | Joetsu | 29.0% |
| 202 | Ueda | 28.9% |
| 203 | Naha | 28.9% |
| 204 | Matsubara | 28.9% |
| 205 | Toride | 28.8% |
| 206 | Matsusaka | 28.7% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Naha ranks 103 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Sanda | 0.85 |
| 101 | Kurashiki | 0.84 |
| 102 | Gifu | 0.84 |
| 103 | Naha | 0.84 |
| 104 | Tsuchiura | 0.84 |
| 105 | Fujieda | 0.84 |
| 106 | Seto | 0.84 |
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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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