Government budget and revenue in Chiba, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Chiba was 0.745 in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Chiba government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Chiba was 1.4% in 2022, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Chiba government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Chiba was 136.8% in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Chiba was 95.1% in 2022, tied for 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Chiba was 60.5% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Chiba was 42.1% in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Chiba get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Chiba was 9.6% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Chiba get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Chiba was 18.6% in 2022, 6th 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 Chiba?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Chiba was 785,900 yen in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Chiba was 229,300 yen in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Chiba was 95,000 yen in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Chiba was 54,700 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Chiba was 22,700 yen in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Chiba was 23.4% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Chiba was 4,086,600 yen in 2024, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Chiba was 127,300 yen in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Chiba compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Chiba ranks 4 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 1.064 |
| 2 | Aichi | 0.867 |
| 3 | Kanagawa | 0.845 |
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Chiba ranks 6 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aichi | 47.5% |
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Chiba ranks 43 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
| 45 | Kanagawa | 5.6% |
| 46 | Aichi | 4.5% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Chiba ranks 45 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 yen |
| 44 | Aichi | 862,200 yen |
| 45 | Chiba | 785,900 yen |
| 46 | Kanagawa | 758,400 yen |
| 47 | Saitama | 718,700 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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