Government budget and revenue in Sakata, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Sakata took in 61.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 616,796 yen per resident, 17th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Sakata spend per person?
The municipal government of Sakata spent 60.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 599,643 yen per resident, 18th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.7 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Sakata collect?
Local taxes raised 13.3 billion yen in Sakata in fiscal 2022, 21.6% of total revenue (132,927 yen per resident), 17th 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 Sakata?
The fiscal strength index of Sakata was 0.48 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 8th 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 Sakata run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Sakata was 5.5% 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 Sakata have?
The real debt service ratio of Sakata was 10.0% 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 Sakata compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Sakata ranks 18 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kanoya | 610 thousand yen |
| 16 | Nagoya | 609 thousand yen |
| 17 | Kushiro | 604 thousand yen |
| 18 | Sakata | 600 thousand yen |
| 19 | Tottori | 596 thousand yen |
| 20 | Hiroshima | 587 thousand yen |
| 21 | Nobeoka | 587 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Sakata ranks 246 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | Nobeoka | 21.9% |
| 244 | Ginowan | 21.8% |
| 245 | Oshu | 21.7% |
| 246 | Sakata | 21.6% |
| 247 | Sasebo | 21.4% |
| 248 | Hakodate | 21.3% |
| 249 | Asahikawa | 21.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Sakata ranks 254 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Osaki | 0.48 |
| 252 | Uruma | 0.48 |
| 253 | Kanoya | 0.48 |
| 254 | Sakata | 0.48 |
| 255 | Otaru | 0.47 |
| 256 | Kushiro | 0.45 |
| 257 | Kitami | 0.44 |
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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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