Government budget and revenue in Nara, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Nara was 0.410 in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Nara government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Nara was 0.8% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Nara government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Nara was 164.0% in 2022, 20th 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 Nara was 89.5% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Nara budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Nara was 34.9% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Nara budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Nara was 27.5% in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Nara get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Nara was 29.8% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Nara get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Nara was 23.7% in 2022, 8th 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 Nara?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Nara was 953,200 yen in 2022, 6th 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 Nara?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Nara was 257,800 yen in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Nara was 122,600 yen in 2022, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Nara was 88,300 yen in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Nara was 22,400 yen in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Nara was 23.5% in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Nara?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Nara was 3,849,300 yen in 2024, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Nara?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Nara was 105,500 yen in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Nara compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Nara ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hokkaido | 0.444 |
| 27 | Yamaguchi | 0.429 |
| 28 | Ehime | 0.422 |
| 29 | Nara | 0.410 |
| 30 | Fukui | 0.401 |
| 31 | Kumamoto | 0.397 |
| 32 | Yamanashi | 0.373 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nara ranks 22 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Hyogo | 30.0% |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 28.5% |
| 21 | Kagawa | 28.4% |
| 22 | Nara | 27.5% |
| 23 | Nagano | 27.0% |
| 24 | Niigata | 26.7% |
| 25 | Toyama | 26.6% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nara ranks 5 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tottori | 36.8% |
| 3 | Shimane | 32.2% |
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Nara ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 yen |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 yen |
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 yen |
| 44 | Aichi | 862,200 yen |
| 45 | Chiba | 785,900 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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