Government budget and revenue in Hokkaido, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Hokkaido was 0.444 in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Hokkaido government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Hokkaido was 2.0% in 2022, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Hokkaido government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Hokkaido was 188.9% in 2022, tied for 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Hokkaido?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Hokkaido was 98.1% in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Hokkaido budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Hokkaido was 42.4% in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Hokkaido budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Hokkaido was 24.5% in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Hokkaido get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Hokkaido was 21.2% in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Hokkaido get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Hokkaido was 24.4% in 2022, 6th 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 Hokkaido?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Hokkaido was 1,361,400 yen in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Hokkaido?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Hokkaido was 320,600 yen in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on public health per person in Hokkaido?
Public spending on public health per resident in Hokkaido was 138,900 yen in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on roads and public works in Hokkaido?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Hokkaido was 150,800 yen in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Hokkaido?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Hokkaido was 25,200 yen in 2022, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Hokkaido budget goes on salaries?
The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Hokkaido was 18.0% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Hokkaido?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Hokkaido was 3,446,500 yen in 2024, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Hokkaido?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Hokkaido was 100,000 yen in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Hokkaido compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Hokkaido ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Toyama | 0.453 |
| 24 | Niigata | 0.451 |
| 25 | Kagawa | 0.451 |
| 26 | Hokkaido | 0.444 |
| 27 | Yamaguchi | 0.429 |
| 28 | Ehime | 0.422 |
| 29 | Nara | 0.410 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Hokkaido ranks 29 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ehime | 26.2% |
| 27 | Fukui | 26.2% |
| 28 | Yamaguchi | 26.1% |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 24.5% |
| 30 | Aomori | 22.8% |
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Hokkaido ranks 27 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Okayama | 22.1% |
| 25 | Niigata | 22.0% |
| 26 | Ishikawa | 22.0% |
| 27 | Hokkaido | 21.2% |
| 28 | Shiga | 20.4% |
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Hokkaido ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 9 | Tokushima | 1,343,700 yen |
| 10 | Yamanashi | 1,338,500 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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