Government budget and revenue in Fukushima, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Fukushima was 0.513 in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Fukushima government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Fukushima was 1.7% in 2022, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Fukushima government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Fukushima was 116.3% in 2022, 3rd 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 Fukushima was 96.0% in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Fukushima was 45.6% in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukushima was 22.2% in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukushima was 18.1% in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Fukushima was 24.1% in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Fukushima was 1,390,000 yen in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Fukushima was 262,100 yen in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Fukushima was 131,400 yen in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Fukushima was 204,600 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Fukushima was 24,800 yen in 2022, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Fukushima was 18.6% in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Fukushima was 3,285,900 yen in 2024, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Fukushima was 98,500 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Fukushima compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Fukushima ranks 19 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
| 20 | Okayama | 0.508 |
| 21 | Nagano | 0.503 |
| 22 | Ishikawa | 0.485 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Fukushima ranks 31 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Yamaguchi | 26.1% |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 24.5% |
| 30 | Aomori | 22.8% |
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Fukushima ranks 32 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Fukushima ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kochi | 1,454,400 yen |
| 3 | Saga | 1,416,900 yen |
| 4 | Tottori | 1,401,200 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 |
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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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