Government budget and revenue in Iwate, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Iwate was 0.354 in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Iwate government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Iwate was 5.1% in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Iwate government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Iwate was 158.2% in 2022, 21st lowest 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 Iwate was 94.2% in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Iwate was 47.3% in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Iwate budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Iwate was 19.2% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Iwate was 26.2% in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Iwate get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Iwate was 19.3% in 2022, 11th 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 Iwate?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Iwate was 1,377,700 yen in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Iwate was 277,000 yen in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Iwate was 130,800 yen in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Iwate was 140,900 yen in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Iwate was 23,100 yen in 2022, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Iwate was 20.9% in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Iwate?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Iwate was 3,087,400 yen in 2024, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Iwate was 89,600 yen in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Iwate compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Iwate ranks 36 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Oita | 0.371 |
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Iwate ranks 42 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
| 44 | Tokushima | 18.4% |
| 45 | Tottori | 18.1% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Iwate ranks 13 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
| 13 | Iwate | 26.2% |
| 14 | Saga | 25.9% |
| 15 | Oita | 25.5% |
| 16 | Fukui | 25.4% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Iwate ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Saga | 1,416,900 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 |
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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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