Government budget and revenue in Okayama, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Okayama took in 391.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 539,604 yen per resident, 57th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Okayama spend per person?
The municipal government of Okayama spent 375.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 518,591 yen per resident, 58th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 15.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Okayama collect?
Local taxes raised 133.3 billion yen in Okayama in fiscal 2022, 34.1% of total revenue (183,968 yen per resident), 121st 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 Okayama?
The fiscal strength index of Okayama was 0.76 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 104th 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 Okayama run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Okayama was 4.6% 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 Okayama have?
The real debt service ratio of Okayama was 5.3% 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 Okayama compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Okayama ranks 58 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Hatsukaichi | 524 thousand yen |
| 56 | Beppu | 523 thousand yen |
| 57 | Hirosaki | 521 thousand yen |
| 58 | Okayama | 519 thousand yen |
| 59 | Kawasaki | 518 thousand yen |
| 60 | Higashihiroshima | 516 thousand yen |
| 61 | Nagaoka | 515 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Okayama ranks 142 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Higashiosaka | 34.3% |
| 140 | Hitachi | 34.2% |
| 141 | Hiroshima | 34.1% |
| 142 | Okayama | 34.1% |
| 143 | Ashikaga | 34.0% |
| 144 | Gifu | 33.9% |
| 145 | Kasuga | 33.9% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Okayama ranks 152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Nasushiobara | 0.77 |
| 150 | Hofu | 0.77 |
| 151 | Fujimino | 0.77 |
| 152 | Okayama | 0.76 |
| 153 | Yamagata | 0.76 |
| 154 | Higashimurayama | 0.76 |
| 155 | Shunan | 0.76 |
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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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