Government budget and revenue in Hiroshima, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Hiroshima was 0.582 in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Hiroshima government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Hiroshima was 174.1% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Hiroshima?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Hiroshima was 49.9% in 2022, tied for 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Hiroshima budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Hiroshima was 33.4% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Hiroshima get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Hiroshima was 16.4% in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Hiroshima get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Hiroshima was 20.9% in 2022, 21st 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 Hiroshima?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Hiroshima was 1,008,800 yen in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Hiroshima?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Hiroshima was 260,700 yen in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Hiroshima was 113,100 yen in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Hiroshima was 118,100 yen in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Hiroshima was 23,000 yen in 2022, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Hiroshima was 19.5% in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Hiroshima?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Hiroshima was 3,634,000 yen in 2024, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Hiroshima?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Hiroshima was 114,400 yen in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Hiroshima compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Hiroshima ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Hiroshima ranks 11 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Hiroshima ranks 33 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Hiroshima ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 35 | Tochigi | 1,004,900 yen |
| 36 | Okayama | 989,700 yen |
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 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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