Government budget and revenue in Yamagata, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Yamagata was 0.360 in 2022, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Yamagata government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Yamagata was 2.5% in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Yamagata government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Yamagata was 165.8% in 2022, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Yamagata?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Yamagata was 94.4% in 2022, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Yamagata budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Yamagata was 42.7% in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Yamagata budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamagata was 20.5% in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Yamagata get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamagata was 26.7% in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Yamagata get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamagata was 19.1% in 2022, 8th 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 Yamagata?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Yamagata was 1,325,500 yen in 2022, 13th 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 Yamagata?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Yamagata was 257,700 yen in 2022, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Yamagata was 117,800 yen in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Yamagata was 152,500 yen in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does policing cost per person in Yamagata?
Prefectural police spending per resident in Yamagata was 25,600 yen in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Yamagata was 21.0% in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Yamagata?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Yamagata was 3,103,500 yen in 2024, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Yamagata?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Yamagata was 89,300 yen in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Yamagata compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Yamagata ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Kumamoto | 0.397 |
| 32 | Yamanashi | 0.373 |
| 33 | Oita | 0.371 |
| 34 | Yamagata | 0.360 |
| 35 | Okinawa | 0.360 |
| 36 | Iwate | 0.354 |
| 37 | Aomori | 0.342 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Yamagata ranks 37 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
| 35 | Kagoshima | 20.9% |
| 36 | Nagasaki | 20.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
| 40 | Akita | 19.6% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Yamagata ranks 12 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
| 10 | Tokushima | 28.6% |
| 11 | Miyazaki | 27.3% |
| 12 | Yamagata | 26.7% |
| 13 | Iwate | 26.2% |
| 14 | Saga | 25.9% |
| 15 | Oita | 25.5% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Yamagata ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 16 | Nagasaki | 1,278,000 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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