Government budget and revenue in Osaka, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Osaka took in 1.94 trillion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 704,212 yen per resident, 8th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Osaka spend per person?
The municipal government of Osaka spent 1.91 trillion yen in fiscal 2022, 692,768 yen per resident, 8th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 31.5 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Osaka collect?
Local taxes raised 785.9 billion yen in Osaka in fiscal 2022, 40.5% of total revenue (285,548 yen per resident), 67th 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 Osaka?
The fiscal strength index of Osaka was 0.92 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 59th 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 Osaka run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Osaka was 3.0% 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 Osaka have?
The real debt service ratio of Osaka was 1.3% 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 Osaka compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Osaka ranks 8 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Karatsu | 710 thousand yen |
| 6 | Iizuka | 702 thousand yen |
| 7 | Fukuoka | 697 thousand yen |
| 8 | Osaka | 693 thousand yen |
| 9 | Kitami | 666 thousand yen |
| 10 | Kyoto | 647 thousand yen |
| 11 | Kitakyushu | 641 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Osaka ranks 67 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Seto | 40.6% |
| 65 | Oyama | 40.6% |
| 66 | Suzuka | 40.6% |
| 67 | Osaka | 40.5% |
| 68 | Sayama | 40.5% |
| 69 | Toyama | 40.3% |
| 70 | Iwata | 40.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Osaka ranks 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Odawara | 0.93 |
| 57 | Hitachinaka | 0.93 |
| 58 | Isehara | 0.93 |
| 59 | Osaka | 0.92 |
| 60 | Chigasaki | 0.92 |
| 61 | Yachiyo | 0.92 |
| 62 | Kusatsu | 0.92 |
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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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