Government budget and revenue in Yamaguchi, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Yamaguchi was 0.429 in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Yamaguchi government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Yamaguchi was 5.5% in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Yamaguchi government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Yamaguchi was 154.7% in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Yamaguchi?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Yamaguchi was 87.9% in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Yamaguchi budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Yamaguchi was 47.2% in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Yamaguchi budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamaguchi was 26.1% in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Yamaguchi get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamaguchi was 24.5% in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Yamaguchi get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Yamaguchi was 19.7% in 2022, 14th 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 Yamaguchi?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Yamaguchi was 1,122,100 yen in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Yamaguchi?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Yamaguchi was 260,100 yen in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Yamaguchi was 102,500 yen in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Yamaguchi was 111,700 yen in 2022, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Yamaguchi was 27,900 yen in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Yamaguchi was 22.6% in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Yamaguchi?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Yamaguchi was 3,396,200 yen in 2024, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much resident tax do people pay in Yamaguchi?
Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Yamaguchi was 106,000 yen in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Yamaguchi compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Yamaguchi ranks 27 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Niigata | 0.451 |
| 25 | Kagawa | 0.451 |
| 26 | Hokkaido | 0.444 |
| 27 | Yamaguchi | 0.429 |
| 28 | Ehime | 0.422 |
| 29 | Nara | 0.410 |
| 30 | Fukui | 0.401 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Yamaguchi ranks 28 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Toyama | 26.6% |
| 26 | Ehime | 26.2% |
| 27 | Fukui | 26.2% |
| 28 | Yamaguchi | 26.1% |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 24.5% |
| 30 | Aomori | 22.8% |
| 31 | Fukushima | 22.2% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Yamaguchi ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ehime | 25.2% |
| 19 | Kagawa | 25.1% |
| 20 | Yamanashi | 24.6% |
| 21 | Yamaguchi | 24.5% |
| 22 | Toyama | 23.2% |
| 23 | Kumamoto | 22.7% |
| 24 | Okayama | 22.1% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Yamaguchi ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (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 |
| 28 | Miyagi | 1,076,100 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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