Government budget and revenue in Kagoshima, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kagoshima was 0.339 in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kagoshima government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kagoshima was 4.4% in 2022, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kagoshima government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kagoshima was 168.8% in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Kagoshima?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Kagoshima was 97.8% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kagoshima budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kagoshima was 34.1% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kagoshima budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagoshima was 20.9% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Kagoshima get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagoshima was 29.6% in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Kagoshima get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kagoshima was 26.6% in 2022, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kagoshima was 1,269,700 yen in 2022, 17th 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 Kagoshima?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kagoshima was 336,300 yen in 2022, 3rd 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 Kagoshima?
Public spending on public health per resident in Kagoshima was 110,000 yen in 2022, 21st 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 Kagoshima?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kagoshima was 117,100 yen in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Kagoshima?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Kagoshima was 22,900 yen in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kagoshima budget goes on salaries?
The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kagoshima was 24.3% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Kagoshima?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kagoshima was 3,179,400 yen in 2024, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Kagoshima?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kagoshima was 82,500 yen in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kagoshima compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kagoshima ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kagoshima ranks 35 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
| 35 | Kagoshima | 20.9% |
| 36 | Nagasaki | 20.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kagoshima ranks 7 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kagoshima ranks 17 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Aomori | 1,309,600 yen |
| 15 | Miyazaki | 1,309,200 yen |
| 16 | Nagasaki | 1,278,000 yen |
| 17 | Kagoshima | 1,269,700 yen |
| 18 | Okinawa | 1,264,200 yen |
| 19 | Kumamoto | 1,231,400 yen |
| 20 | Oita | 1,212,900 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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