Government budget and revenue in Fukuoka, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Fukuoka was 0.620 in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Fukuoka government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Fukuoka was 3.1% in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Fukuoka government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Fukuoka was 172.7% in 2022, 12th highest 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 Fukuoka was 96.2% in 2022, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Fukuoka was 56.8% in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukuoka was 32.2% in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukuoka was 12.9% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukuoka was 19.1% in 2022, 7th 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 Fukuoka?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Fukuoka was 1,045,500 yen in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Fukuoka was 292,300 yen in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Fukuoka was 89,900 yen in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Fukuoka was 85,800 yen in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka was 17.4% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Fukuoka?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Fukuoka was 3,637,700 yen in 2024, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Fukuoka was 107,800 yen in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Fukuoka compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Fukuoka ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Fukuoka ranks 13 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
| 16 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Fukuoka ranks 41 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Fukuoka ranks 31 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Miyagi | 1,076,100 yen |
| 29 | Kagawa | 1,063,900 yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 1,057,000 yen |
| 31 | Fukuoka | 1,045,500 yen |
| 32 | Hyogo | 1,018,700 yen |
| 33 | Gifu | 1,009,800 yen |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 1,008,800 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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