Government budget and revenue in Yao, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Yao took in 123.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 465,232 yen per resident, 130th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Yao spend per person?
The municipal government of Yao spent 122.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 463,709 yen per resident, 110th highest of 262 cities; revenue was 403.00 million yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Yao collect?
Local taxes raised 40.0 billion yen in Yao in fiscal 2022, 32.5% of total revenue (151,204 yen per resident), 98th 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 Yao?
The fiscal strength index of Yao was 0.71 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 78th 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 Yao run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Yao was 0.1% 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 Yao have?
The real debt service ratio of Yao was 3.4% 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 Yao compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Yao ranks 110 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Fukuyama | 464 thousand yen |
| 108 | Numazu | 464 thousand yen |
| 109 | Sagamihara | 464 thousand yen |
| 110 | Yao | 464 thousand yen |
| 111 | Yamaguchi | 464 thousand yen |
| 112 | Itami | 464 thousand yen |
| 113 | Hikone | 463 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Yao ranks 165 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Matsumoto | 32.6% |
| 163 | Yaizu | 32.5% |
| 164 | Hofu | 32.5% |
| 165 | Yao | 32.5% |
| 166 | Kamagaya | 32.5% |
| 167 | Minoh | 32.5% |
| 168 | Kyoto | 32.4% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Yao ranks 179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Uji | 0.72 |
| 177 | Daito | 0.72 |
| 178 | Kagoshima | 0.71 |
| 179 | Yao | 0.71 |
| 180 | Matsumoto | 0.71 |
| 181 | Ube | 0.71 |
| 182 | Tochigi | 0.71 |
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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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