Government budget and revenue in Mie, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Mie was 0.566 in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Mie government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Mie was 4.2% in 2022, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Mie government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Mie was 175.7% in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Mie?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Mie was 94.3% in 2022, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Mie budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Mie was 45.9% in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Mie budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Mie was 34.4% in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Mie get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Mie was 18.8% in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Mie get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Mie was 22.0% in 2022, 17th 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 Mie?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Mie was 974,900 yen in 2022, 9th 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 Mie?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Mie was 246,700 yen in 2022, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Mie was 100,700 yen in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Mie was 107,800 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Mie was 21,800 yen in 2022, tied for 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Mie was 25.5% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Mie was 3,583,200 yen in 2024, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Mie?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Mie was 113,200 yen in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Mie compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Mie ranks 15 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Mie ranks 9 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Mie ranks 30 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Hokkaido | 21.2% |
| 28 | Shiga | 20.4% |
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Mie ranks 39 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Okayama | 989,700 yen |
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 yen |
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 yen |
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 yen |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 yen |
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 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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