Government budget and revenue in Wakayama, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Wakayama was 0.318 in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Wakayama government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Wakayama was 5.9% in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Wakayama government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Wakayama was 167.5% in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Wakayama?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Wakayama was 93.0% in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Wakayama budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Wakayama was 36.5% in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Wakayama budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Wakayama was 18.8% in 2022, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Wakayama get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Wakayama was 28.9% in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Wakayama get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Wakayama was 21.8% in 2022, 19th 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 Wakayama?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Wakayama was 1,326,900 yen in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Wakayama?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Wakayama was 311,400 yen in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on public health per person in Wakayama?
Public spending on public health per resident in Wakayama was 116,100 yen in 2022, 15th highest 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 Wakayama?
Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Wakayama was 180,500 yen in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Wakayama?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Wakayama was 30,800 yen in 2022, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Wakayama budget goes on salaries?
The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Wakayama was 21.2% in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Wakayama?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Wakayama was 3,405,400 yen in 2024, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Wakayama?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Wakayama was 93,800 yen in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Wakayama compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Wakayama ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
| 45 | Tottori | 0.270 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Wakayama ranks 43 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
| 41 | Saga | 19.4% |
| 42 | Iwate | 19.2% |
| 43 | Wakayama | 18.8% |
| 44 | Tokushima | 18.4% |
| 45 | Tottori | 18.1% |
| 46 | Kochi | 18.1% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Wakayama ranks 8 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Wakayama ranks 12 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 13 | Yamagata | 1,325,500 yen |
| 14 | Aomori | 1,309,600 yen |
| 15 | Miyazaki | 1,309,200 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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