Government budget and revenue in Tsu, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Tsu took in 117.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 429,498 yen per resident, 93rd lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Tsu spend per person?
The municipal government of Tsu spent 116.9 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 425,684 yen per resident, 109th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.0 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Tsu collect?
Local taxes raised 42.0 billion yen in Tsu in fiscal 2022, 35.6% of total revenue (152,916 yen per resident), 124th 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 Tsu?
The fiscal strength index of Tsu was 0.68 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 71st 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 Tsu run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Tsu was 1.1% 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 Tsu have?
The real debt service ratio of Tsu was 4.9% 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 Tsu compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Tsu ranks 154 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Kuwana | 431 thousand yen |
| 152 | Matsubara | 428 thousand yen |
| 153 | Nara | 426 thousand yen |
| 154 | Tsu | 426 thousand yen |
| 155 | Fujinomiya | 425 thousand yen |
| 156 | Kodaira | 425 thousand yen |
| 157 | Hofu | 425 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Tsu ranks 124 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Fukui | 35.7% |
| 122 | Takasaki | 35.6% |
| 123 | Ichinomiya | 35.6% |
| 124 | Tsu | 35.6% |
| 125 | Hirakata | 35.4% |
| 126 | Wakayama | 35.3% |
| 127 | Takatsuki | 35.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Tsu ranks 190 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Miyazaki | 0.70 |
| 188 | Moriguchi | 0.70 |
| 189 | Tajimi | 0.70 |
| 190 | Tsu | 0.68 |
| 191 | Kadoma | 0.68 |
| 192 | Kawanishi | 0.67 |
| 193 | Konosu | 0.67 |
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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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