Government budget and revenue in Nièvre (Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France): official figures
The departmental council of Nièvre spent €338.80 million in 2025, or €1,634 per resident, 9th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Nièvre have?
Outstanding debt stood at €197.15 million at the end of 2025, €951 per resident (6th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 8.2 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 Nièvre came to €297.34 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €141.97 million, or 48% of it, and staff costs 28%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €22.08 million in 2025, €106 per resident, 16% 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 €26.53 million in 2025 (€128 per resident, 16th lowest of 94 councils), of which €16.45 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 €79.42 million provided 25% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €52.58 million; gross savings were 7.5% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Nièvre compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Nièvre ranks 9 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Creuse | €1,738 |
| 7 | Gers | €1,682 |
| 8 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €1,677 |
| 9 | Nièvre | €1,634 |
| 10 | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | €1,625 |
| 11 | Aude | €1,615 |
| 12 | Lot | €1,611 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Nièvre ranks 6 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dordogne | €1,051 |
| 4 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €997 |
| 5 | Aisne | €976 |
| 6 | Nièvre | €951 |
| 7 | Val-de-Marne | €856 |
| 8 | Hautes-Alpes | €842 |
| 9 | Ardèche | €839 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Nièvre ranks 82 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Allier | €110 |
| 80 | Cantal | €109 |
| 81 | Ariège | €107 |
| 82 | Nièvre | €106 |
| 83 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €104 |
| 84 | Lozère | €99 |
| 85 | Haute-Saône | €95 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Nièvre ranks 79 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Doubs | €135 |
| 77 | Val-de-Marne | €134 |
| 78 | Finistère | €133 |
| 79 | Nièvre | €128 |
| 80 | Côtes-d’Armor | €123 |
| 81 | Cher | €121 |
| 82 | Pas-de-Calais | €118 |
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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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