Government budget and revenue in Nishio, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Nishio took in 67.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 398,324 yen per resident, 46th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Nishio spend per person?
The municipal government of Nishio spent 64.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 379,157 yen per resident, 42nd lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Nishio collect?
Local taxes raised 31.6 billion yen in Nishio in fiscal 2022, 46.9% of total revenue (186,766 yen per resident), 16th highest 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 Nishio?
The fiscal strength index of Nishio was 0.96 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 35th 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 Nishio run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Nishio was 7.9% 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 Nishio have?
The real debt service ratio of Nishio was 1.2% 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 Nishio compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Nishio ranks 221 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Inazawa | 381 thousand yen |
| 219 | Isesaki | 379 thousand yen |
| 220 | Niiza | 379 thousand yen |
| 221 | Nishio | 379 thousand yen |
| 222 | Kusatsu | 378 thousand yen |
| 223 | Sanda | 378 thousand yen |
| 224 | Ashikaga | 376 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Nishio ranks 16 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Handa | 47.8% |
| 14 | Fuji | 47.4% |
| 15 | Kawasaki | 47.0% |
| 16 | Nishio | 46.9% |
| 17 | Fujisawa | 46.7% |
| 18 | Inzai | 46.6% |
| 19 | Ichihara | 46.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Nishio ranks 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Akishima | 0.97 |
| 35 | Saitama | 0.96 |
| 36 | Suita | 0.96 |
| 37 | Nishio | 0.96 |
| 38 | Handa | 0.96 |
| 39 | Yokohama | 0.95 |
| 40 | Kawagoe | 0.95 |
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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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