Government budget and revenue in Osaka, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Osaka was 0.742 in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Osaka government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Osaka 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 Osaka government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Osaka was 126.7% in 2022, 7th 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 Osaka was 102.2% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Osaka was 63.4% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Osaka was 36.9% in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Osaka get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Osaka was 7.9% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Osaka get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Osaka was 21.8% in 2022, 18th 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 Osaka?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Osaka was 985,900 yen in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Osaka was 321,400 yen in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Osaka was 107,700 yen in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Osaka was 77,900 yen in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Osaka was 30,300 yen in 2022, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Osaka was 17.3% in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Osaka was 3,930,400 yen in 2024, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Osaka was 130,200 yen in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Osaka compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Osaka ranks 5 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aichi | 0.867 |
| 3 | Kanagawa | 0.845 |
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Osaka ranks 7 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Osaka ranks 44 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
| 45 | Kanagawa | 5.6% |
| 46 | Aichi | 4.5% |
| 47 | Tokyo | 0.0% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Osaka ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 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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