Government budget and revenue in Ishikawa, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Ishikawa was 0.485 in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Ishikawa government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Ishikawa was 0.6% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Ishikawa government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Ishikawa 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 Ishikawa?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Ishikawa was 92.3% in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Ishikawa budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Ishikawa was 44.1% in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Ishikawa budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Ishikawa was 28.5% in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Ishikawa get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Ishikawa was 22.0% in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Ishikawa get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Ishikawa was 23.0% in 2022, tied for 9th 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 Ishikawa?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Ishikawa was 1,139,900 yen in 2022, 23rd 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 Ishikawa?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Ishikawa was 247,000 yen in 2022, 16th lowest 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 Ishikawa?
Public spending on public health per resident in Ishikawa was 119,200 yen in 2022, 13th 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 Ishikawa?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Ishikawa was 139,700 yen in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Ishikawa?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Ishikawa was 22,000 yen in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Ishikawa was 20.4% in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Ishikawa?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Ishikawa was 3,448,800 yen in 2024, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Ishikawa?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Ishikawa 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 Ishikawa compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Ishikawa ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
| 20 | Okayama | 0.508 |
| 21 | Nagano | 0.503 |
| 22 | Ishikawa | 0.485 |
| 23 | Toyama | 0.453 |
| 24 | Niigata | 0.451 |
| 25 | Kagawa | 0.451 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Ishikawa ranks 20 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Miyagi | 31.0% |
| 18 | Gifu | 30.9% |
| 19 | Hyogo | 30.0% |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 28.5% |
| 21 | Kagawa | 28.4% |
| 22 | Nara | 27.5% |
| 23 | Nagano | 27.0% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Ishikawa ranks 26 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Kumamoto | 22.7% |
| 24 | Okayama | 22.1% |
| 25 | Niigata | 22.0% |
| 26 | Ishikawa | 22.0% |
| 27 | Hokkaido | 21.2% |
| 28 | Shiga | 20.4% |
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Ishikawa ranks 23 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Oita | 1,212,900 yen |
| 21 | Nagano | 1,168,000 yen |
| 22 | Niigata | 1,151,700 yen |
| 23 | Ishikawa | 1,139,900 yen |
| 24 | Tokyo | 1,123,400 yen |
| 25 | Yamaguchi | 1,122,100 yen |
| 26 | Toyama | 1,118,900 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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