Government budget and revenue in Saitama, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Saitama was 0.739 in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Saitama government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Saitama was 3.2% in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Saitama government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Saitama was 170.2% in 2022, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Saitama?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Saitama was 96.2% in 2022, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Saitama budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Saitama was 54.5% in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Saitama budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Saitama was 44.7% in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Saitama get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Saitama was 10.8% in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Saitama get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Saitama was 20.0% in 2022, 17th 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 Saitama?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Saitama was 718,700 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Saitama was 222,700 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Saitama was 82,100 yen in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Saitama was 59,300 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Saitama?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Saitama was 20,100 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Saitama was 24.6% in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Saitama?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Saitama was 3,891,300 yen in 2024, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Saitama?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Saitama was 123,500 yen in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Saitama compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Saitama ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kanagawa | 0.845 |
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Saitama ranks 4 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 63.4% |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 52.4% |
| 3 | Aichi | 47.5% |
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Saitama ranks 42 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
| 45 | Kanagawa | 5.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Saitama ranks 47 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 yen |
| 44 | Aichi | 862,200 yen |
| 45 | Chiba | 785,900 yen |
| 46 | Kanagawa | 758,400 yen |
| 47 | Saitama | 718,700 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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