Government budget and revenue in Loir-et-Cher (Centre — Val de Loire, France): official figures
The departmental council of Loir-et-Cher spent €435.77 million in 2025, or €1,292 per resident, 47th lowest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Loir-et-Cher have?
Outstanding debt stood at €129.01 million at the end of 2025, €382 per resident (29th lowest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 4.0 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 Loir-et-Cher came to €371.00 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €205.53 million, or 55% of it, and staff costs 23%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €44.60 million in 2025, €132 per resident, 20% 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 €56.46 million in 2025 (€167 per resident, 41st lowest of 94 councils), of which €39.22 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 €119.22 million provided 30% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €48.97 million; gross savings were 8.0% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Loir-et-Cher compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Loir-et-Cher ranks 48 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Somme | €1,304 |
| 46 | Alpes-Maritimes | €1,300 |
| 47 | Haute-Saône | €1,298 |
| 48 | Loir-et-Cher | €1,292 |
| 49 | Pyrénées-Orientales | €1,291 |
| 50 | Indre | €1,281 |
| 51 | Vaucluse | €1,276 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Loir-et-Cher ranks 66 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Yonne | €387 |
| 64 | Indre-et-Loire | €386 |
| 65 | Isère | €385 |
| 66 | Loir-et-Cher | €382 |
| 67 | Somme | €374 |
| 68 | Haute-Loire | €368 |
| 69 | Loire | €364 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Loir-et-Cher ranks 58 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Mayenne | €134 |
| 56 | Tarn-et-Garonne | €134 |
| 57 | Oise | €134 |
| 58 | Loir-et-Cher | €132 |
| 59 | Yonne | €129 |
| 60 | Eure | €129 |
| 61 | Pas-de-Calais | €128 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Loir-et-Cher ranks 54 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €170 |
| 52 | Dordogne | €170 |
| 53 | Yonne | €168 |
| 54 | Loir-et-Cher | €167 |
| 55 | Lot-et-Garonne | €165 |
| 56 | Somme | €162 |
| 57 | Vendée | €161 |
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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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