Government budget and revenue in Shizuoka, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Shizuoka took in 360.8 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 520,375 yen per resident, 70th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Shizuoka spend per person?
The municipal government of Shizuoka spent 349.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 504,111 yen per resident, 67th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 11.3 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Shizuoka collect?
Local taxes raised 139.8 billion yen in Shizuoka in fiscal 2022, 38.8% of total revenue (201,649 yen per resident), 83rd 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 Shizuoka?
The fiscal strength index of Shizuoka was 0.85 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 93rd 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 Shizuoka run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Shizuoka was 3.5% 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 Shizuoka have?
The real debt service ratio of Shizuoka was 6.3% 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 Shizuoka compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Shizuoka ranks 67 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Komatsu | 509 thousand yen |
| 65 | Tachikawa | 509 thousand yen |
| 66 | Kure | 507 thousand yen |
| 67 | Shizuoka | 504 thousand yen |
| 68 | Utsunomiya | 504 thousand yen |
| 69 | Urasoe | 503 thousand yen |
| 70 | Moriguchi | 503 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Shizuoka ranks 83 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Hadano | 39.0% |
| 81 | Nishitokyo | 39.0% |
| 82 | Fujimi | 38.8% |
| 83 | Shizuoka | 38.8% |
| 84 | Kurashiki | 38.7% |
| 85 | Odawara | 38.6% |
| 86 | Kisarazu | 38.6% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Shizuoka ranks 94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Zama | 0.86 |
| 92 | Kakegawa | 0.86 |
| 93 | Sagamihara | 0.85 |
| 94 | Shizuoka | 0.85 |
| 95 | Takarazuka | 0.85 |
| 96 | Kumagaya | 0.85 |
| 97 | Ogaki | 0.85 |
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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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