Government budget and revenue in Shiga, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Shiga was 0.534 in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Shiga government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Shiga was 0.3% in 2022, tied for the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Shiga government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Shiga was 159.4% in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Shiga?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Shiga was 90.3% in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Shiga budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Shiga was 44.6% in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Shiga budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Shiga was 32.8% in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Shiga get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Shiga was 20.4% in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Shiga get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Shiga was 22.6% in 2022, 13th 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 Shiga?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Shiga was 966,900 yen in 2022, 8th 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 Shiga?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Shiga was 246,700 yen in 2022, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Shiga was 104,600 yen in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Shiga was 105,100 yen in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Shiga was 21,200 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Shiga was 24.3% in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Shiga?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Shiga was 3,700,700 yen in 2024, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Shiga was 118,100 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shiga compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Shiga ranks 17 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
| 15 | Mie | 0.566 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 0.561 |
| 17 | Shiga | 0.534 |
| 18 | Gifu | 0.527 |
| 19 | Fukushima | 0.513 |
| 20 | Okayama | 0.508 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shiga ranks 12 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mie | 34.4% |
| 10 | Okayama | 34.3% |
| 11 | Hiroshima | 33.4% |
| 12 | Shiga | 32.8% |
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shiga ranks 28 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Niigata | 22.0% |
| 26 | Ishikawa | 22.0% |
| 27 | Hokkaido | 21.2% |
| 28 | Shiga | 20.4% |
| 29 | Gifu | 20.1% |
| 30 | Mie | 18.8% |
| 31 | Nagano | 18.5% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Shiga ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 yen |
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 yen |
| 39 | Mie | 974,900 yen |
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 yen |
| 41 | Ibaraki | 958,300 yen |
| 42 | Nara | 953,200 yen |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 864,900 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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