Government budget and revenue in Meurthe-et-Moselle (Grand Est, France): official figures
The departmental council of Meurthe-et-Moselle spent €894.48 million in 2025, or €1,202 per resident, 27th lowest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Meurthe-et-Moselle have?
Outstanding debt stood at €148.73 million at the end of 2025, €200 per resident (9th lowest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 2.6 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 Meurthe-et-Moselle came to €764.16 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €453.59 million, or 59% of it, and staff costs 19%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €99.65 million in 2025, €134 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 €106.55 million in 2025 (€143 per resident, 25th lowest of 94 councils), of which €63.48 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 €211.25 million provided 26% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €90.09 million; gross savings were 7.0% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Meurthe-et-Moselle compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Meurthe-et-Moselle ranks 68 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Sarthe | €1,204 |
| 66 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €1,203 |
| 67 | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | €1,203 |
| 68 | Meurthe-et-Moselle | €1,202 |
| 69 | Gironde | €1,191 |
| 70 | Calvados | €1,182 |
| 71 | Puy-de-Dôme | €1,171 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Meurthe-et-Moselle ranks 86 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Aube | €229 |
| 84 | Mayotte | €214 |
| 85 | Var | €214 |
| 86 | Meurthe-et-Moselle | €200 |
| 87 | Calvados | €191 |
| 88 | Vendée | €191 |
| 89 | Drôme | €168 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Meurthe-et-Moselle ranks 53 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Cher | €135 |
| 51 | Eure-et-Loir | €135 |
| 52 | Puy-de-Dôme | €135 |
| 53 | Meurthe-et-Moselle | €134 |
| 54 | Lot-et-Garonne | €134 |
| 55 | Mayenne | €134 |
| 56 | Tarn-et-Garonne | €134 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Meurthe-et-Moselle ranks 70 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Vienne | €149 |
| 68 | Loiret | €149 |
| 69 | Oise | €145 |
| 70 | Meurthe-et-Moselle | €143 |
| 71 | Haute-Garonne | €142 |
| 72 | Territoire de Belfort | €142 |
| 73 | Essonne | €141 |
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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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