Which prefecture has the highest Future-burden ratio in Japan?

As of 2021, Yamanashi has the highest Future-burden ratio at 65.8% among all 47 prefectures.

Which prefecture has the lowest Future-burden ratio?

Kanagawa has the lowest Future-burden ratio at 9.2% (2021).

What is the national average of Future-burden ratio?

The simple average across all 47 prefectures is 34.2% (2021), based on MIC — Key Fiscal Indicators of Municipalities (Local Public Finance Survey).

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Future-burden ratio

2021Unit: %lower is better

Share of the budget taken up by real debt the government is expected to bear in future. Higher means a heavier burden on future generations.

Source: MIC — Key Fiscal Indicators of Municipalities (Local Public Finance Survey)

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In 2021, Yamanashi recorded the highest Future-burden ratio (65.8%) and Kanagawa the lowest (9.2%) among Japan's 47 prefectures. The simple 47-prefecture average is 34.2%. Source: MIC — Key Fiscal Indicators of Municipalities (Local Public Finance Survey).

FAQ — Future-burden ratio

Which prefecture has the highest Future-burden ratio in Japan?: As of 2021, Yamanashi has the highest Future-burden ratio at 65.8% among all 47 prefectures.
Which prefecture has the lowest Future-burden ratio?: Kanagawa has the lowest Future-burden ratio at 9.2% (2021).
What is the national average of Future-burden ratio?: The simple average across all 47 prefectures is 34.2% (2021), based on MIC — Key Fiscal Indicators of Municipalities (Local Public Finance Survey).

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