Government budget and revenue in Tokushima, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Tokushima was 0.312 in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Tokushima government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Tokushima was 4.5% in 2022, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Tokushima government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Tokushima was 147.9% in 2022, 15th 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 Tokushima was 90.9% in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Tokushima was 43.4% in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokushima was 18.4% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokushima was 28.6% in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokushima was 19.3% in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Tokushima was 1,343,700 yen in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Tokushima was 309,600 yen in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Tokushima was 146,500 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Tokushima was 149,500 yen in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Tokushima was 31,300 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Tokushima was 20.6% in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Tokushima was 3,440,300 yen in 2024, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Tokushima was 101,000 yen in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Tokushima compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Tokushima ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
| 45 | Tottori | 0.270 |
| 46 | Kochi | 0.261 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Tokushima ranks 44 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)
Tokushima ranks 10 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
| 13 | Iwate | 26.2% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Tokushima ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Iwate | 1,377,700 yen |
| 7 | Hokkaido | 1,361,400 yen |
| 8 | Akita | 1,361,000 yen |
| 9 | Tokushima | 1,343,700 yen |
| 10 | Yamanashi | 1,338,500 yen |
| 11 | Fukui | 1,334,600 yen |
| 12 | Wakayama | 1,326,900 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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