Government budget and revenue in Okayama, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Okayama was 0.508 in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Okayama government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Okayama was 1.2% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Okayama government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Okayama was 166.4% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Okayama?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Okayama was 95.1% in 2022, tied for 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Okayama budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Okayama was 48.7% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Okayama budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Okayama was 34.3% in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Okayama get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Okayama was 22.1% in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Okayama get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Okayama was 18.1% in 2022, 5th 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 Okayama?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Okayama was 989,700 yen in 2022, 12th 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 Okayama?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Okayama was 258,600 yen in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on public health per person in Okayama?
Public spending on public health per resident in Okayama was 99,300 yen in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on roads and public works in Okayama?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Okayama was 100,800 yen in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Okayama?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Okayama was 25,200 yen in 2022, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Okayama was 23.6% in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Okayama?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Okayama was 3,477,600 yen in 2024, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Okayama?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Okayama was 104,600 yen in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Okayama compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Okayama ranks 20 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
| 20 | Okayama | 0.508 |
| 21 | Nagano | 0.503 |
| 22 | Ishikawa | 0.485 |
| 23 | Toyama | 0.453 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Okayama ranks 10 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Okayama ranks 24 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Yamaguchi | 24.5% |
| 22 | Toyama | 23.2% |
| 23 | Kumamoto | 22.7% |
| 24 | Okayama | 22.1% |
| 25 | Niigata | 22.0% |
| 26 | Ishikawa | 22.0% |
| 27 | Hokkaido | 21.2% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Okayama ranks 36 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gifu | 1,009,800 yen |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 1,008,800 yen |
| 35 | Tochigi | 1,004,900 yen |
| 36 | Okayama | 989,700 yen |
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 yen |
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 yen |
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 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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