Government budget and revenue in Tokyo, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Tokyo was 1.064 in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Tokyo government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Tokyo was 7.1% in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Tokyo was 41.6% in 2022, the 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 Tokyo was 79.5% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Tokyo was 89.1% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokyo was 63.4% in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokyo was 0.0% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Tokyo was 12.9% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Tokyo was 1,123,400 yen in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on social welfare per resident in Tokyo was 316,300 yen in 2022, tied for 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Tokyo was 139,700 yen in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Tokyo was 94,500 yen in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Tokyo was 44,800 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Tokyo was 16.9% in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Tokyo was 5,420,200 yen in 2024, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Tokyo was 237,600 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Tokyo ranks 1 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 1.064 |
| 2 | Aichi | 0.867 |
| 3 | Kanagawa | 0.845 |
| 4 | Chiba | 0.745 |
| 5 | Osaka | 0.742 |
| 6 | Saitama | 0.739 |
| 7 | Shizuoka | 0.677 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Tokyo ranks 1 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 63.4% |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 52.4% |
| 3 | Aichi | 47.5% |
| 4 | Saitama | 44.7% |
| 5 | Shizuoka | 42.1% |
| 6 | Chiba | 42.1% |
| 7 | Osaka | 36.9% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Tokyo ranks 47 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Fukuoka | 12.9% |
| 42 | Saitama | 10.8% |
| 43 | Chiba | 9.6% |
| 44 | Osaka | 7.9% |
| 45 | Kanagawa | 5.6% |
| 46 | Aichi | 4.5% |
| 47 | Tokyo | 0.0% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Tokyo ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Nagano | 1,168,000 yen |
| 22 | Niigata | 1,151,700 yen |
| 23 | Ishikawa | 1,139,900 yen |
| 24 | Tokyo | 1,123,400 yen |
| 25 | Yamaguchi | 1,122,100 yen |
| 26 | Toyama | 1,118,900 yen |
| 27 | Ehime | 1,091,800 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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