Government budget and revenue in Kochi, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kochi was 0.261 in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kochi government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kochi was 1.4% in 2022, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kochi government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kochi was 184.5% in 2022, 7th highest 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 Kochi was 95.5% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kochi was 25.7% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kochi was 18.1% in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Kochi get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kochi was 37.4% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kochi was 23.0% in 2022, 11th 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 Kochi?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kochi was 1,454,400 yen in 2022, 2nd 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 Kochi?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kochi was 347,000 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Kochi was 123,700 yen in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kochi was 183,000 yen in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Kochi was 30,000 yen in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kochi was 23.2% in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kochi was 3,156,100 yen in 2024, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kochi was 89,700 yen in 2022, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kochi compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kochi ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
| 45 | Tottori | 0.270 |
| 46 | Kochi | 0.261 |
| 47 | Shimane | 0.254 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kochi ranks 46 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
| 44 | Tokushima | 18.4% |
| 45 | Tottori | 18.1% |
| 46 | Kochi | 18.1% |
| 47 | Shimane | 15.5% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kochi ranks 1 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 37.4% |
| 2 | Tottori | 36.8% |
| 3 | Shimane | 32.2% |
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kochi ranks 2 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimane | 1,597,600 yen |
| 2 | Kochi | 1,454,400 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 |
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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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