Government budget and revenue in Oita, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Oita was 0.371 in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Oita government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Oita was 2.7% in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Oita government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Oita was 152.5% in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Oita?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Oita was 92.1% in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Oita budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Oita was 41.5% in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Oita was 21.2% in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Oita get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Oita was 25.5% in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Oita get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Oita was 22.7% in 2022, 12th 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 Oita?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Oita was 1,212,900 yen in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Oita?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Oita was 298,300 yen in 2022, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Oita was 101,900 yen in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Oita was 141,400 yen in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Oita was 23,500 yen in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Oita was 21.3% in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Oita was 3,255,900 yen in 2024, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Oita was 89,700 yen in 2022, tied for 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Oita compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Oita ranks 33 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Fukui | 0.401 |
| 31 | Kumamoto | 0.397 |
| 32 | Yamanashi | 0.373 |
| 33 | Oita | 0.371 |
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Oita ranks 34 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
| 32 | Kumamoto | 21.9% |
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
| 35 | Kagoshima | 20.9% |
| 36 | Nagasaki | 20.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Oita ranks 15 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
| 13 | Iwate | 26.2% |
| 14 | Saga | 25.9% |
| 15 | Oita | 25.5% |
| 16 | Fukui | 25.4% |
| 17 | Okinawa | 25.3% |
| 18 | Ehime | 25.2% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Oita ranks 20 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Kagoshima | 1,269,700 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 |
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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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