Government budget and revenue in Nagano, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Nagano was 0.503 in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Nagano government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Nagano 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 Nagano government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Nagano was 140.1% in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Nagano?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Nagano was 92.4% in 2022, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Nagano was 48.5% in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagano was 27.0% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Nagano get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagano was 18.5% in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Nagano get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagano was 21.4% in 2022, 23rd 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 Nagano?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Nagano was 1,168,000 yen in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Nagano was 241,300 yen in 2022, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Nagano was 87,100 yen in 2022, tied for 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Nagano was 138,000 yen in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Nagano 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 Nagano was 21.1% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Nagano was 3,419,700 yen in 2024, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Nagano was 105,700 yen in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Nagano compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Nagano ranks 21 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
| 20 | Okayama | 0.508 |
| 21 | Nagano | 0.503 |
| 22 | Ishikawa | 0.485 |
| 23 | Toyama | 0.453 |
| 24 | Niigata | 0.451 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nagano ranks 23 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Ishikawa | 28.5% |
| 21 | Kagawa | 28.4% |
| 22 | Nara | 27.5% |
| 23 | Nagano | 27.0% |
| 24 | Niigata | 26.7% |
| 25 | Toyama | 26.6% |
| 26 | Ehime | 26.2% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nagano ranks 31 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shiga | 20.4% |
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
| 32 | Fukushima | 18.1% |
| 33 | Hiroshima | 16.4% |
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Nagano ranks 21 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 23 | Ishikawa | 1,139,900 yen |
| 24 | Tokyo | 1,123,400 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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