Government budget and revenue in Cantal (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France): official figures
The departmental council of Cantal spent €272.47 million in 2025, or €1,826 per resident, 5th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Cantal have?
Outstanding debt stood at €170.77 million at the end of 2025, €1,144 per resident (2nd highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 5.0 years to repay.
Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copyMore figures
- Operating spending by the council for Cantal came to €212.77 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €111.14 million, or 52% of it, and staff costs 26%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €16.23 million in 2025, €109 per resident, 12% less than at the 2022 peak of the housing market. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Capital spending excluding debt repayment was €43.36 million in 2025 (€291 per resident, 10th highest of 94 councils), of which €33.65 million on the council's own works such as roads and colleges. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- A share of national VAT worth €48.99 million provided 20% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €47.90 million; gross savings were 13.9% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Cantal compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Cantal ranks 5 of 94, highest first. Excludes Paris (city and departement combined), Alsace (one authority for two departements), Corsica, Martinique and French Guiana (single authorities).
| Rank | Area | Departmental council spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lozère | €2,098 |
| 3 | Mayotte | €2,031 |
| 4 | Hautes-Alpes | €1,940 |
| 5 | Cantal | €1,826 |
| 6 | Creuse | €1,738 |
| 7 | Gers | €1,682 |
| 8 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €1,677 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Cantal ranks 2 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bouches-du-Rhône | €1,187 |
| 2 | Cantal | €1,144 |
| 3 | Dordogne | €1,051 |
| 4 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €997 |
| 5 | Aisne | €976 |
| 6 | Nièvre | €951 |
| 7 | Val-de-Marne | €856 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Cantal ranks 80 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Saône-et-Loire | €112 |
| 78 | Haute-Loire | €111 |
| 79 | Allier | €110 |
| 80 | Cantal | €109 |
| 81 | Ariège | €107 |
| 82 | Nièvre | €106 |
| 83 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €104 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Cantal ranks 10 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lot | €314 |
| 8 | Corrèze | €308 |
| 9 | Jura | €298 |
| 10 | Cantal | €291 |
| 11 | Savoie | €290 |
| 12 | Pyrénées-Orientales | €287 |
| 13 | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | €285 |
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Sources
- Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts: Comptes des départements 2012-2025 (budgets principaux, 2019-2025 extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3c1b2d8de45d…)
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