Government budget and revenue in Akita, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Akita was 0.309 in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Akita government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Akita was 4.5% in 2022, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Akita government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Akita was 193.7% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Akita?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Akita was 90.4% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Akita budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Akita was 35.8% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Akita budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Akita was 19.6% in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Akita get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Akita was 31.4% in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Akita get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Akita was 19.6% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does the government spend per person in Akita?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Akita was 1,361,000 yen in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Akita?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Akita was 298,300 yen in 2022, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Akita was 103,600 yen in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Akita was 163,200 yen in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Akita was 29,700 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Akita was 21.1% in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Akita was 3,044,200 yen in 2024, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Akita was 81,800 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Akita compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Akita ranks 44 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
| 45 | Tottori | 0.270 |
| 46 | Kochi | 0.261 |
| 47 | Shimane | 0.254 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Akita ranks 40 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Akita ranks 4 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 37.4% |
| 2 | Tottori | 36.8% |
| 3 | Shimane | 32.2% |
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Akita ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fukushima | 1,390,000 yen |
| 6 | Iwate | 1,377,700 yen |
| 7 | Hokkaido | 1,361,400 yen |
| 8 | Akita | 1,361,000 yen |
| 9 | Tokushima | 1,343,700 yen |
| 10 | Yamanashi | 1,338,500 yen |
| 11 | Fukui | 1,334,600 yen |
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Sources
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Prefectures 2026 (Tōkei de miru todōfuken no sugata), full volume, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b69774a5f40c…)
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