Government budget and revenue in Obihiro, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Obihiro took in 91.2 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 547,335 yen per resident, 51st highest of 262 cities.
How much does Obihiro spend per person?
The municipal government of Obihiro spent 89.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 535,007 yen per resident, 49th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 2.1 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Obihiro collect?
Local taxes raised 23.2 billion yen in Obihiro in fiscal 2022, 25.4% of total revenue (139,033 yen per resident), 36th 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 Obihiro?
The fiscal strength index of Obihiro was 0.60 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 46th 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 Obihiro run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Obihiro was 4.8% 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 Obihiro have?
The real debt service ratio of Obihiro was 8.3% 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 Obihiro compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Obihiro ranks 49 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Chiba | 541 thousand yen |
| 47 | Joetsu | 540 thousand yen |
| 48 | Kadoma | 538 thousand yen |
| 49 | Obihiro | 535 thousand yen |
| 50 | Iwakuni | 535 thousand yen |
| 51 | Sendai | 531 thousand yen |
| 52 | Yonago | 530 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Obihiro ranks 227 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Nagaoka | 25.9% |
| 225 | Izumisano | 25.4% |
| 226 | Tokyo | 25.4% |
| 227 | Obihiro | 25.4% |
| 228 | Matsue | 25.1% |
| 229 | Aomori | 24.9% |
| 230 | Kiryu | 24.8% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Obihiro ranks 214 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Toride | 0.62 |
| 212 | Kishiwada | 0.61 |
| 213 | Nagaoka | 0.60 |
| 214 | Obihiro | 0.60 |
| 215 | Hatsukaichi | 0.60 |
| 216 | Higashiomi | 0.60 |
| 217 | Kure | 0.59 |
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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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