What share of the Niigata budget goes to welfare?

The share of the prefectural budget spent on social welfare of Niigata was 12.2% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.

What share of the Niigata budget goes to public works?

The share of the prefectural budget spent on civil engineering of Niigata was 13.5% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.

What share of the Niigata budget goes to education?

The share of the prefectural budget spent on education of Niigata was 14.5% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.

Government budget and revenue in Niigata, Japan: official figures

The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Niigata was 0.451 in 2022, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.

Does the Niigata government run a surplus?

The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Niigata was 3.5% in 2022, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.

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How much debt does the Niigata government have?

The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Niigata was 205.1% in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.

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How flexible is the budget of Niigata?

The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Niigata was 93.2% in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much of the Niigata budget is raised locally?

The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Niigata was 45.7% in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.

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How much of the Niigata budget comes from local taxes?

Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Niigata was 26.7% in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.

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How much money does Niigata get from the national government?

Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Niigata was 22.0% in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much central government grant money does Niigata get?

National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Niigata was 20.4% in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much does the government spend per person in Niigata?

Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Niigata was 1,151,700 yen in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.

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How much is spent on welfare per person in Niigata?

Public spending on social welfare per resident in Niigata was 241,300 yen in 2022, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much is spent on public health per person in Niigata?

Public spending on public health per resident in Niigata was 96,000 yen in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much is spent on roads and public works in Niigata?

Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Niigata was 157,700 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.

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How much does policing cost per person in Niigata?

Prefectural police spending per resident in Niigata was 23,700 yen in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much of the Niigata budget goes on salaries?

The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Niigata was 19.3% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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What is the average taxable income in Niigata?

Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Niigata was 3,181,000 yen in 2024, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How much resident tax do people pay in Niigata?

Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Niigata was 96,400 yen in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.

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How Niigata compares with other prefectures

Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)

Niigata ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks

Rank	Region	Fiscal strength index of the prefecture
21	Nagano	0.503
22	Ishikawa	0.485
23	Toyama	0.453
24	Niigata	0.451
25	Kagawa	0.451
26	Hokkaido	0.444
27	Yamaguchi	0.429

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Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)

Niigata ranks 24 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue
21	Kagawa	28.4%
22	Nara	27.5%
23	Nagano	27.0%
24	Niigata	26.7%
25	Toyama	26.6%
26	Ehime	26.2%
27	Fukui	26.2%

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Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)

Niigata ranks 25 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue
22	Toyama	23.2%
23	Kumamoto	22.7%
24	Okayama	22.1%
25	Niigata	22.0%
26	Ishikawa	22.0%
27	Hokkaido	21.2%
28	Shiga	20.4%

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Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)

Niigata ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities

Rank	Region	Total public spending per resident (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
25	Yamaguchi	1,122,100 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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