Government budget and revenue in Kanagawa, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kanagawa was 0.845 in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kanagawa government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kanagawa was 1.9% in 2022, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kanagawa government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kanagawa was 129.5% in 2022, 9th 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 Kanagawa was 98.5% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kanagawa was 64.0% in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kanagawa budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kanagawa was 52.4% in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Kanagawa get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kanagawa was 5.6% in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kanagawa was 18.1% in 2022, 4th 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 Kanagawa?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kanagawa was 758,400 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kanagawa was 246,900 yen in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Kanagawa was 74,500 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kanagawa was 62,900 yen in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Kanagawa was 21,300 yen in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kanagawa was 20.3% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Kanagawa?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kanagawa was 4,371,400 yen in 2024, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kanagawa was 148,600 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kanagawa compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kanagawa ranks 3 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 1.064 |
| 2 | Aichi | 0.867 |
| 3 | Kanagawa | 0.845 |
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kanagawa ranks 2 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 63.4% |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 52.4% |
| 3 | Aichi | 47.5% |
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kanagawa ranks 45 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
| 45 | Kanagawa | 5.6% |
| 46 | Aichi | 4.5% |
| 47 | Tokyo | 0.0% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kanagawa ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 yen |
| 44 | Aichi | 862,200 yen |
| 45 | Chiba | 785,900 yen |
| 46 | Kanagawa | 758,400 yen |
| 47 | Saitama | 718,700 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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