Government budget and revenue in Tsuchiura, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Tsuchiura took in 61.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 429,889 yen per resident, 94th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Tsuchiura spend per person?
The municipal government of Tsuchiura spent 57.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 401,945 yen per resident, 79th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 4.0 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Tsuchiura collect?
Local taxes raised 23.3 billion yen in Tsuchiura in fiscal 2022, 38.1% of total revenue (163,992 yen per resident), 91st 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 Tsuchiura?
The fiscal strength index of Tsuchiura was 0.84 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 101st 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 Tsuchiura run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Tsuchiura was 9.4% 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 Tsuchiura have?
The real debt service ratio of Tsuchiura was 5.1% 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 Tsuchiura compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Tsuchiura ranks 184 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Machida | 403 thousand yen |
| 182 | Kawanishi | 403 thousand yen |
| 183 | Nishitokyo | 403 thousand yen |
| 184 | Tsuchiura | 402 thousand yen |
| 185 | Urayasu | 402 thousand yen |
| 186 | Onojo | 402 thousand yen |
| 187 | Handa | 400 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Tsuchiura ranks 91 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Chiba | 38.4% |
| 89 | Isesaki | 38.3% |
| 90 | Koshigaya | 38.2% |
| 91 | Tsuchiura | 38.1% |
| 92 | Machida | 38.1% |
| 93 | Sendai | 38.1% |
| 94 | Ikoma | 38.1% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Tsuchiura ranks 104 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Kurashiki | 0.84 |
| 102 | Gifu | 0.84 |
| 103 | Naha | 0.84 |
| 104 | Tsuchiura | 0.84 |
| 105 | Fujieda | 0.84 |
| 106 | Seto | 0.84 |
| 107 | Hamamatsu | 0.83 |
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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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