総務省｜平成31年版 地方財政白書ビジュアル版｜地方財政の役割

This page presents the fiscal role of local governments from the 2019 Local Finance White Paper Visual Edition, focusing on fiscal year 2017 settlement. Prefectures and municipalities play a central role in education, welfare, police, and infrastructure development, significantly impacting national life. The analysis covers ordinary accounts, revenue and expenditure conditions, financial soundness measures, and local public enterprises. Local government expenditure accounts for 10.8% of nominal GDP, approximately 2.7 times that of the central government. Local expenditure ratios are particularly high in welfare, health, and education sectors, reflecting daily life-related services where local governments are the primary spending authorities.