Government budget and revenue in Zama, Japan: official figures
The municipal government of Zama took in 51.1 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (final accounts), 386,299 yen per resident, 28th lowest of 262 cities.
How much does Zama spend per person?
The municipal government of Zama spent 48.6 billion yen in fiscal 2022, 367,489 yen per resident, 28th lowest of 262 cities; revenue was 2.5 billion yen above spending.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much tax does Zama collect?
Local taxes raised 19.4 billion yen in Zama in fiscal 2022, 38.0% of total revenue (146,828 yen per resident), 96th 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 Zama?
The fiscal strength index of Zama was 0.86 for fiscal 2022 (a three-year average), joint 88th 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 Zama run a budget surplus?
The real balance ratio of Zama was 8.3% 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 Zama have?
The real debt service ratio of Zama was 1.7% 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 Zama compares with other cities in Japan
Municipal spending per resident (fiscal 2022)
Zama ranks 235 of 262, highest first. Final accounts of the municipal government divided by the 2020 census population
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Funabashi | 370 thousand yen |
| 233 | Suzuka | 369 thousand yen |
| 234 | Matsudo | 369 thousand yen |
| 235 | Zama | 367 thousand yen |
| 236 | Yamato | 367 thousand yen |
| 237 | Kumagaya | 367 thousand yen |
| 238 | Chikushino | 367 thousand yen |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (fiscal 2022)
Zama ranks 96 of 262, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Sendai | 38.1% |
| 94 | Ikoma | 38.1% |
| 95 | Hamamatsu | 38.0% |
| 96 | Zama | 38.0% |
| 97 | Sakado | 38.0% |
| 98 | Kakamigahara | 38.0% |
| 99 | Sagamihara | 38.0% |
Fiscal strength index (fiscal 2022)
Zama ranks 91 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Matsudo | 0.86 |
| 89 | Higashihiroshima | 0.86 |
| 90 | Inazawa | 0.86 |
| 91 | Zama | 0.86 |
| 92 | Kakegawa | 0.86 |
| 93 | Sagamihara | 0.85 |
| 94 | Shizuoka | 0.85 |
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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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