Government budget and revenue in Miyagi, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Miyagi was 0.591 in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Miyagi government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Miyagi was 2.8% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Miyagi government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Miyagi was 135.1% in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Miyagi?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Miyagi was 96.4% in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Miyagi budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Miyagi was 55.5% in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Miyagi budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Miyagi was 31.0% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Miyagi get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Miyagi was 13.9% in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Miyagi get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Miyagi was 21.2% in 2022, 22nd 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 Miyagi?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Miyagi was 1,076,100 yen in 2022, 20th 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 Miyagi?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Miyagi was 240,200 yen in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Miyagi was 111,800 yen in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Miyagi was 116,100 yen in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Miyagi was 23,000 yen in 2022, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Miyagi was 19.4% in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Miyagi?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Miyagi was 3,499,500 yen in 2024, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Miyagi was 109,500 yen in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Miyagi compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Miyagi ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Miyagi ranks 17 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
| 16 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
| 17 | Miyagi | 31.0% |
| 18 | Gifu | 30.9% |
| 19 | Hyogo | 30.0% |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 28.5% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Miyagi ranks 38 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Miyagi ranks 28 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Yamaguchi | 1,122,100 yen |
| 26 | Toyama | 1,118,900 yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 1,091,800 yen |
| 28 | Miyagi | 1,076,100 yen |
| 29 | Kagawa | 1,063,900 yen |
| 30 | Kyoto | 1,057,000 yen |
| 31 | Fukuoka | 1,045,500 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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