Government budget and revenue in Kagawa, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kagawa was 0.451 in 2022, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kagawa government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kagawa was 2.4% in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kagawa government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kagawa was 164.5% in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Kagawa?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Kagawa was 94.0% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kagawa budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kagawa was 46.9% in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kagawa budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagawa was 28.4% in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Kagawa get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagawa was 25.1% in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Kagawa get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagawa was 19.6% in 2022, 12th 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 Kagawa?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kagawa was 1,063,900 yen in 2022, 19th 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 Kagawa?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kagawa was 263,700 yen in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Kagawa was 100,000 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kagawa was 91,300 yen in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Kagawa?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Kagawa was 27,400 yen in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kagawa was 24.1% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Kagawa?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kagawa was 3,407,000 yen in 2024, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Kagawa?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kagawa was 107,300 yen in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kagawa compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kagawa ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ishikawa | 0.485 |
| 23 | Toyama | 0.453 |
| 24 | Niigata | 0.451 |
| 25 | Kagawa | 0.451 |
| 26 | Hokkaido | 0.444 |
| 27 | Yamaguchi | 0.429 |
| 28 | Ehime | 0.422 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kagawa ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Gifu | 30.9% |
| 19 | Hyogo | 30.0% |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 28.5% |
| 21 | Kagawa | 28.4% |
| 22 | Nara | 27.5% |
| 23 | Nagano | 27.0% |
| 24 | Niigata | 26.7% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kagawa ranks 19 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fukui | 25.4% |
| 17 | Okinawa | 25.3% |
| 18 | Ehime | 25.2% |
| 19 | Kagawa | 25.1% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 24.6% |
| 21 | Yamaguchi | 24.5% |
| 22 | Toyama | 23.2% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kagawa ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Toyama | 1,118,900 yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 1,091,800 yen |
| 28 | Miyagi | 1,076,100 yen |
| 29 | Kagawa | 1,063,900 yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 1,057,000 yen |
| 31 | Fukuoka | 1,045,500 yen |
| 32 | Hyogo | 1,018,700 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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