Government budget and revenue in Saijo, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Saijo took in 59.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 567,291 yen per resident, 38th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Saijo spend per person?
The municipal government of Saijo spent 55.3 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 527,269 yen per resident, 53rd highest of 262 cities; revenue was 4.2 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Saijo collect?
Local taxes raised 15.9 billion yen in Saijo in fiscal 2022, 26.7% of total revenue (151,673 yen per resident), 43rd 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 Saijo?
The fiscal strength index of Saijo was 0.63 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 55th 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 Saijo run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Saijo was 13.8% 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 Saijo have?
The real debt service ratio of Saijo was 7.1% 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 Saijo compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Saijo ranks 53 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Iwakuni | 535 thousand yen |
| 51 | Sendai | 531 thousand yen |
| 52 | Yonago | 530 thousand yen |
| 53 | Saijo | 527 thousand yen |
| 54 | Minoh | 525 thousand yen |
| 55 | Hatsukaichi | 524 thousand yen |
| 56 | Beppu | 523 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Saijo ranks 220 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Onomichi | 27.4% |
| 218 | Izumo | 27.2% |
| 219 | Hatsukaichi | 27.0% |
| 220 | Saijo | 26.7% |
| 221 | Aizuwakamatsu | 26.3% |
| 222 | Imabari | 26.1% |
| 223 | Iwakuni | 26.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Saijo ranks 207 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Saga | 0.64 |
| 205 | Neyagawa | 0.64 |
| 206 | Yamaguchi | 0.63 |
| 207 | Saijo | 0.63 |
| 208 | Aizuwakamatsu | 0.62 |
| 209 | Marugame | 0.62 |
| 210 | Tondabayashi | 0.62 |
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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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