Government budget and revenue in Yonago, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Yonago took in 79.7 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 541,037 yen per resident, 55th highest of 262 cities.
How much does Yonago spend per person?
The municipal government of Yonago spent 78.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 530,482 yen per resident, 52nd highest of 262 cities; revenue was 1.6 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Yonago collect?
Local taxes raised 19.2 billion yen in Yonago in fiscal 2022, 24.1% of total revenue (130,372 yen per resident), 32nd 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 Yonago?
The fiscal strength index of Yonago was 0.66 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 63rd 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 Yonago run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Yonago was 3.5% 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 Yonago have?
The real debt service ratio of Yonago was 8.2% 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 Yonago compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Yonago ranks 52 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Obihiro | 535 thousand yen |
| 50 | Iwakuni | 535 thousand yen |
| 51 | Sendai | 531 thousand yen |
| 52 | Yonago | 530 thousand yen |
| 53 | Saijo | 527 thousand yen |
| 54 | Minoh | 525 thousand yen |
| 55 | Hatsukaichi | 524 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Yonago ranks 231 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Matsue | 25.1% |
| 229 | Aomori | 24.9% |
| 230 | Kiryu | 24.8% |
| 231 | Yonago | 24.1% |
| 232 | Isahaya | 23.8% |
| 233 | Ebetsu | 23.6% |
| 234 | Beppu | 23.6% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Yonago ranks 198 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Chikusei | 0.67 |
| 196 | Niigata | 0.66 |
| 197 | Akita | 0.66 |
| 198 | Yonago | 0.66 |
| 199 | Ginowan | 0.66 |
| 200 | Hachinohe | 0.65 |
| 201 | Hakusan | 0.65 |
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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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