Government budget and revenue in Niigata, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Niigata took in 436.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 552,771 yen per resident, 49th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Niigata spend per person?
The municipal government of Niigata spent 427.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 542,200 yen per resident, 44th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 8.3 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Niigata collect?
Local taxes raised 135.0 billion yen in Niigata in fiscal 2022, 30.9% of total revenue (171,028 yen per resident), 85th 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 Niigata?
The fiscal strength index of Niigata was 0.66 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 63rd 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 Niigata run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Niigata 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 Niigata have?
The real debt service ratio of Niigata was 11.7% 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 Niigata compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Niigata ranks 44 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sasebo | 548 thousand yen |
| 42 | Kumamoto | 546 thousand yen |
| 43 | Shunan | 543 thousand yen |
| 44 | Niigata | 542 thousand yen |
| 45 | Isahaya | 542 thousand yen |
| 46 | Chiba | 541 thousand yen |
| 47 | Joetsu | 540 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Niigata ranks 178 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | Kawanishi | 31.6% |
| 176 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
| 177 | Fukuoka | 31.3% |
| 178 | Niigata | 30.9% |
| 179 | Tajimi | 30.9% |
| 180 | Chikusei | 30.8% |
| 181 | Kagoshima | 30.6% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Niigata ranks 196 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Konosu | 0.67 |
| 194 | Komatsu | 0.67 |
| 195 | Chikusei | 0.67 |
| 196 | Niigata | 0.66 |
| 197 | Akita | 0.66 |
| 198 | Yonago | 0.66 |
| 199 | Ginowan | 0.66 |
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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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