Government budget and revenue in Soka, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Soka took in 102.5 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 412,720 yen per resident, 68th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Soka spend per person?
The municipal government of Soka spent 94.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 382,358 yen per resident, 48th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 7.5 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Soka collect?
Local taxes raised 38.7 billion yen in Soka in fiscal 2022, 37.7% of total revenue (155,777 yen per resident), 100th 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 Soka?
The fiscal strength index of Soka was 0.90 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 67th 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 Soka run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Soka was 12.6% 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 Soka have?
The real debt service ratio of Soka was 4.3% 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 Soka compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Soka ranks 215 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Kasugai | 385 thousand yen |
| 213 | Ebina | 384 thousand yen |
| 214 | Anjo | 384 thousand yen |
| 215 | Soka | 382 thousand yen |
| 216 | Fujimino | 382 thousand yen |
| 217 | Kazo | 382 thousand yen |
| 218 | Inazawa | 381 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Soka ranks 100 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Sakado | 38.0% |
| 98 | Kakamigahara | 38.0% |
| 99 | Sagamihara | 38.0% |
| 100 | Soka | 37.7% |
| 101 | Fujimino | 37.6% |
| 102 | Numazu | 37.5% |
| 103 | Noda | 37.5% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Soka ranks 67 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Chiba | 0.91 |
| 65 | Hachioji | 0.91 |
| 66 | Narashino | 0.91 |
| 67 | Soka | 0.90 |
| 68 | Minoh | 0.90 |
| 69 | Izumisano | 0.90 |
| 70 | Sendai | 0.89 |
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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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