Government budget and revenue in Gunma, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Gunma was 0.599 in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Gunma government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Gunma was 7.0% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Gunma government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Gunma was 136.4% in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Gunma?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Gunma was 92.9% in 2022, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Gunma budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Gunma was 55.1% in 2022, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Gunma budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Gunma was 31.6% in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Gunma get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Gunma was 15.2% in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Gunma get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Gunma was 21.3% in 2022, 24th 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 Gunma?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Gunma was 982,600 yen in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Gunma was 236,600 yen in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Gunma was 94,200 yen in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Gunma was 82,500 yen in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Gunma was 22,500 yen in 2022, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Gunma was 22.5% in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Gunma was 3,491,200 yen in 2024, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Gunma was 112,400 yen in 2022, tied for 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Gunma compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Gunma ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Gunma ranks 15 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
| 16 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
| 17 | Miyagi | 31.0% |
| 18 | Gifu | 30.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Gunma ranks 36 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Gunma ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Tochigi | 1,004,900 yen |
| 36 | Okayama | 989,700 yen |
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 yen |
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 yen |
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 yen |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 yen |
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 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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