Government budget and revenue in Saga, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Saga took in 113.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 488,138 yen per resident, 98th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Saga spend per person?
The municipal government of Saga spent 110.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 475,489 yen per resident, 91st highest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.0 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Saga collect?
Local taxes raised 31.6 billion yen in Saga in fiscal 2022, 27.8% of total revenue (135,593 yen per resident), 50th 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 Saga?
The fiscal strength index of Saga was 0.64 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 57th 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 Saga run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Saga was 3.8% 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 Saga have?
The real debt service ratio of Saga was 2.0% 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 Saga compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Saga ranks 91 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Ueda | 478 thousand yen |
| 89 | Hachinohe | 478 thousand yen |
| 90 | Ise | 476 thousand yen |
| 91 | Saga | 475 thousand yen |
| 92 | Tokai | 475 thousand yen |
| 93 | Toyota | 473 thousand yen |
| 94 | Fukui | 472 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Saga ranks 213 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Kadoma | 28.2% |
| 211 | Ise | 28.2% |
| 212 | Hachinohe | 27.8% |
| 213 | Saga | 27.8% |
| 214 | Kochi | 27.6% |
| 215 | Neyagawa | 27.6% |
| 216 | Kure | 27.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Saga ranks 204 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Hakusan | 0.65 |
| 202 | Kochi | 0.64 |
| 203 | Kurume | 0.64 |
| 204 | Saga | 0.64 |
| 205 | Neyagawa | 0.64 |
| 206 | Yamaguchi | 0.63 |
| 207 | Saijo | 0.63 |
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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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