Government budget and revenue in Yamagata, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Yamagata took in 120.0 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 484,838 yen per resident, 105th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Yamagata spend per person?
The municipal government of Yamagata spent 116.4 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 470,120 yen per resident, 97th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 3.6 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Yamagata collect?
Local taxes raised 36.5 billion yen in Yamagata in fiscal 2022, 30.4% of total revenue (147,441 yen per resident), 77th lowest 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 Yamagata?
The fiscal strength index of Yamagata was 0.76 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 104th 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 Yamagata run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Yamagata was 4.7% 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 Yamagata have?
The real debt service ratio of Yamagata was 7.6% 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 Yamagata compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Yamagata ranks 97 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Fukui | 472 thousand yen |
| 95 | Morioka | 471 thousand yen |
| 96 | Nasushiobara | 471 thousand yen |
| 97 | Yamagata | 470 thousand yen |
| 98 | Miyazaki | 470 thousand yen |
| 99 | Gifu | 468 thousand yen |
| 100 | Maebashi | 468 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Yamagata ranks 186 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Morioka | 30.5% |
| 184 | Higashimurayama | 30.5% |
| 185 | Hakusan | 30.4% |
| 186 | Yamagata | 30.4% |
| 187 | Kumamoto | 30.4% |
| 188 | Yamaguchi | 30.1% |
| 189 | Fukushima | 30.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Yamagata ranks 153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Hofu | 0.77 |
| 151 | Fujimino | 0.77 |
| 152 | Okayama | 0.76 |
| 153 | Yamagata | 0.76 |
| 154 | Higashimurayama | 0.76 |
| 155 | Shunan | 0.76 |
| 156 | Niihama | 0.76 |
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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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