Government budget and revenue in Okinawa, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Okinawa was 0.360 in 2022, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Okinawa government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Okinawa was 1.4% in 2022, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Okinawa government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Okinawa was 61.9% in 2022, 2nd lowest 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 Okinawa was 94.8% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Okinawa budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Okinawa was 36.3% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Okinawa was 19.8% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Okinawa was 25.3% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Okinawa get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Okinawa was 32.5% in 2022, the 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 Okinawa?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Okinawa was 1,264,200 yen in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Okinawa was 371,400 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Okinawa was 113,900 yen in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Okinawa was 100,200 yen in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Okinawa was 24,100 yen in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Okinawa was 22.3% in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Okinawa?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Okinawa was 3,248,800 yen in 2024, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Okinawa was 84,300 yen in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Okinawa compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Okinawa ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Yamanashi | 0.373 |
| 33 | Oita | 0.371 |
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Okinawa ranks 39 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Nagasaki | 20.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Okinawa ranks 17 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Saga | 25.9% |
| 15 | Oita | 25.5% |
| 16 | Fukui | 25.4% |
| 17 | Okinawa | 25.3% |
| 18 | Ehime | 25.2% |
| 19 | Kagawa | 25.1% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 24.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Okinawa ranks 18 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Miyazaki | 1,309,200 yen |
| 16 | Nagasaki | 1,278,000 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 |
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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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