Government budget and revenue in Aomori, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Aomori was 0.342 in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Aomori government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Aomori was 2.1% in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Aomori government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Aomori was 120.8% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Aomori?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Aomori was 94.5% in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Aomori budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Aomori was 40.2% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Aomori budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Aomori was 22.8% in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Aomori get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Aomori was 28.6% in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Aomori get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Aomori was 23.0% in 2022, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does the government spend per person in Aomori?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Aomori was 1,309,600 yen in 2022, 14th 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 Aomori?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Aomori was 311,700 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Aomori was 127,100 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on roads and public works in Aomori?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Aomori was 137,200 yen in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Aomori?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Aomori was 25,400 yen in 2022, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Aomori was 20.3% in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Aomori?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Aomori was 3,048,600 yen in 2024, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Aomori?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Aomori was 81,300 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Aomori compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Aomori ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Aomori ranks 30 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Fukui | 26.2% |
| 28 | Yamaguchi | 26.1% |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 24.5% |
| 30 | Aomori | 22.8% |
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Aomori ranks 9 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Aomori ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fukui | 1,334,600 yen |
| 12 | Wakayama | 1,326,900 yen |
| 13 | Yamagata | 1,325,500 yen |
| 14 | Aomori | 1,309,600 yen |
| 15 | Miyazaki | 1,309,200 yen |
| 16 | Nagasaki | 1,278,000 yen |
| 17 | Kagoshima | 1,269,700 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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