Government budget and revenue in Ibaraki, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Ibaraki was 0.621 in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Ibaraki government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Ibaraki was 3.0% in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Ibaraki government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Ibaraki was 163.0% in 2022, 22nd 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 Ibaraki was 91.9% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Ibaraki budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Ibaraki was 52.4% in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Ibaraki budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Ibaraki was 35.4% in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Ibaraki was 15.3% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Ibaraki get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Ibaraki was 20.3% in 2022, 19th 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 Ibaraki?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Ibaraki was 958,300 yen in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Ibaraki was 236,100 yen in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Ibaraki was 91,200 yen in 2022, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Ibaraki was 100,900 yen in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Ibaraki was 21,500 yen in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Ibaraki was 23.8% in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Ibaraki?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Ibaraki was 3,571,900 yen in 2024, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Ibaraki?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Ibaraki was 113,600 yen in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Ibaraki compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Ibaraki ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Ibaraki ranks 8 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Ibaraki ranks 35 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Ibaraki ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 yen |
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 yen |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 yen |
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 yen |
| 44 | Aichi | 862,200 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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