Government budget and revenue in Kumamoto, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Kumamoto was 0.397 in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Kumamoto government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Kumamoto was 5.7% in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Kumamoto government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Kumamoto was 170.2% in 2022, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Kumamoto?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Kumamoto was 90.5% in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kumamoto budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Kumamoto was 40.7% in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Kumamoto budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Kumamoto was 21.9% in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Kumamoto get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Kumamoto was 22.7% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Kumamoto get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Kumamoto was 25.6% in 2022, 4th 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 Kumamoto?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Kumamoto was 1,231,400 yen in 2022, 19th 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 Kumamoto?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Kumamoto was 299,700 yen in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Kumamoto was 113,700 yen in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Kumamoto was 127,400 yen in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Kumamoto was 23,200 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Kumamoto was 17.4% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Kumamoto?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Kumamoto was 3,314,500 yen in 2024, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Kumamoto was 90,900 yen in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Kumamoto compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Kumamoto ranks 31 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Ehime | 0.422 |
| 29 | Nara | 0.410 |
| 30 | Fukui | 0.401 |
| 31 | Kumamoto | 0.397 |
| 32 | Yamanashi | 0.373 |
| 33 | Oita | 0.371 |
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kumamoto ranks 32 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Hokkaido | 24.5% |
| 30 | Aomori | 22.8% |
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
| 35 | Kagoshima | 20.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Kumamoto ranks 23 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Yamanashi | 24.6% |
| 21 | Yamaguchi | 24.5% |
| 22 | Toyama | 23.2% |
| 23 | Kumamoto | 22.7% |
| 24 | Okayama | 22.1% |
| 25 | Niigata | 22.0% |
| 26 | Ishikawa | 22.0% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Kumamoto ranks 19 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 21 | Nagano | 1,168,000 yen |
| 22 | Niigata | 1,151,700 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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