Government budget and revenue in Wakayama, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Wakayama took in 167.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 468,039 yen per resident, 128th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Wakayama spend per person?
The municipal government of Wakayama spent 165.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 462,659 yen per resident, 115th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.9 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Wakayama collect?
Local taxes raised 59.0 billion yen in Wakayama in fiscal 2022, 35.3% of total revenue (165,375 yen per resident), 126th 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 Wakayama?
The fiscal strength index of Wakayama was 0.80 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 122nd 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 Wakayama run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Wakayama was 1.9% 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 Wakayama have?
The real debt service ratio of Wakayama was 9.4% 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 Wakayama compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Wakayama ranks 115 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Itami | 464 thousand yen |
| 113 | Hikone | 463 thousand yen |
| 114 | Takasaki | 463 thousand yen |
| 115 | Wakayama | 463 thousand yen |
| 116 | Chikusei | 463 thousand yen |
| 117 | Kiryu | 462 thousand yen |
| 118 | Tama | 462 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Wakayama ranks 126 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Ichinomiya | 35.6% |
| 124 | Tsu | 35.6% |
| 125 | Hirakata | 35.4% |
| 126 | Wakayama | 35.3% |
| 127 | Takatsuki | 35.0% |
| 128 | Nagano | 35.0% |
| 129 | Akashi | 35.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Wakayama ranks 123 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Kuwana | 0.81 |
| 121 | Higashikurume | 0.81 |
| 122 | Hiroshima | 0.80 |
| 123 | Wakayama | 0.80 |
| 124 | Fukui | 0.80 |
| 125 | Iwata | 0.80 |
| 126 | Ome | 0.80 |
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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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