Government budget and revenue in Tochigi, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Tochigi was 0.610 in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Tochigi government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Tochigi was 4.7% in 2022, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Tochigi government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Tochigi was 117.7% in 2022, 4th 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 Tochigi was 93.3% in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Tochigi budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Tochigi was 55.1% in 2022, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Tochigi budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Tochigi was 31.5% in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Tochigi was 14.3% in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Tochigi was 19.9% in 2022, 16th 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 Tochigi?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Tochigi was 1,004,900 yen in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Tochigi was 230,900 yen in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Tochigi was 90,700 yen in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Tochigi was 118,200 yen in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Tochigi was 23,100 yen in 2022, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Tochigi was 22.1% in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Tochigi?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Tochigi was 3,524,700 yen in 2024, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Tochigi was 114,100 yen in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Tochigi compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Tochigi ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ibaraki | 0.621 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 0.620 |
| 10 | Hyogo | 0.612 |
| 11 | Tochigi | 0.610 |
| 12 | Gunma | 0.599 |
| 13 | Miyagi | 0.591 |
| 14 | Hiroshima | 0.582 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Tochigi ranks 16 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fukuoka | 32.2% |
| 14 | Kyoto | 32.0% |
| 15 | Gunma | 31.6% |
| 16 | Tochigi | 31.5% |
| 17 | Miyagi | 31.0% |
| 18 | Gifu | 30.9% |
| 19 | Hyogo | 30.0% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Tochigi ranks 37 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Kyoto | 16.3% |
| 35 | Ibaraki | 15.3% |
| 36 | Gunma | 15.2% |
| 37 | Tochigi | 14.3% |
| 38 | Miyagi | 13.9% |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 13.3% |
| 40 | Hyogo | 13.1% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Tochigi ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Hyogo | 1,018,700 yen |
| 33 | Gifu | 1,009,800 yen |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 1,008,800 yen |
| 35 | Tochigi | 1,004,900 yen |
| 36 | Okayama | 989,700 yen |
| 37 | Osaka | 985,900 yen |
| 38 | Gunma | 982,600 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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