Government budget and revenue in Saga, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Saga was 0.341 in 2022, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Saga government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Saga was 4.2% in 2022, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Saga government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Saga was 127.6% in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Saga?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Saga was 93.5% in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Saga budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Saga was 39.8% in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Saga budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Saga was 19.4% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Saga get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Saga was 25.9% in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Saga get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Saga was 20.0% in 2022, 18th 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 Saga?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Saga was 1,416,900 yen in 2022, 3rd 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 Saga?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Saga was 289,300 yen in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Saga was 110,900 yen in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Saga was 133,000 yen in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Saga was 26,300 yen in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Saga was 20.8% in 2022, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Saga was 3,211,300 yen in 2024, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Saga was 90,800 yen in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Saga compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Saga ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Saga ranks 41 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
| 44 | Tokushima | 18.4% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Saga ranks 14 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
| 13 | Iwate | 26.2% |
| 14 | Saga | 25.9% |
| 15 | Oita | 25.5% |
| 16 | Fukui | 25.4% |
| 17 | Okinawa | 25.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Saga ranks 3 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimane | 1,597,600 yen |
| 2 | Kochi | 1,454,400 yen |
| 3 | Saga | 1,416,900 yen |
| 4 | Tottori | 1,401,200 yen |
| 5 | Fukushima | 1,390,000 yen |
| 6 | Iwate | 1,377,700 yen |
| 7 | Hokkaido | 1,361,400 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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