Government budget and revenue in Shizuoka, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Shizuoka was 0.677 in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Shizuoka government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Shizuoka was 2.2% in 2022, tied for 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Shizuoka government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Shizuoka was 208.5% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Shizuoka?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Shizuoka was 95.4% in 2022, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Shizuoka budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Shizuoka was 49.9% in 2022, tied for 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Shizuoka budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Shizuoka was 42.1% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Shizuoka get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Shizuoka was 13.3% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Shizuoka get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Shizuoka was 21.6% in 2022, 21st 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 Shizuoka?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Shizuoka was 864,900 yen in 2022, 5th 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 Shizuoka?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Shizuoka was 216,200 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Shizuoka was 91,200 yen in 2022, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on roads and public works in Shizuoka?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Shizuoka was 91,000 yen in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Shizuoka?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Shizuoka was 22,500 yen in 2022, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Shizuoka budget goes on salaries?
The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Shizuoka was 21.8% in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Shizuoka?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Shizuoka was 3,597,700 yen in 2024, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Shizuoka?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Shizuoka was 117,700 yen in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Shizuoka compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Shizuoka ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shizuoka ranks 5 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kanagawa | 52.4% |
| 3 | Aichi | 47.5% |
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
| 8 | Ibaraki | 35.4% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Shizuoka ranks 39 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Shizuoka ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shiga | 966,900 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 |
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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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