Government budget and revenue in Shimane, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Shimane was 0.254 in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Shimane government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Shimane was 7.5% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Shimane government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Shimane was 157.1% in 2022, 19th 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 Shimane was 90.1% in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Shimane was 37.3% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Shimane was 15.5% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Shimane was 32.2% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Shimane get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Shimane was 21.3% in 2022, 23rd 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 Shimane?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Shimane was 1,597,600 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Shimane was 304,400 yen in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Shimane was 143,600 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Shimane was 184,700 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Shimane 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 Shimane was 20.8% in 2022, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Shimane was 3,148,400 yen in 2024, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Shimane was 93,300 yen in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shimane compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Shimane ranks 47 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
| 45 | Tottori | 0.270 |
| 46 | Kochi | 0.261 |
| 47 | Shimane | 0.254 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shimane ranks 47 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
| 44 | Tokushima | 18.4% |
| 45 | Tottori | 18.1% |
| 46 | Kochi | 18.1% |
| 47 | Shimane | 15.5% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shimane ranks 3 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 37.4% |
| 2 | Tottori | 36.8% |
| 3 | Shimane | 32.2% |
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Shimane ranks 1 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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