Government budget and revenue in Aisne (Hauts-de-France, France): official figures
The departmental council of Aisne spent €704.49 million in 2025, or €1,312 per resident, 43rd highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Aisne have?
Outstanding debt stood at €524.34 million at the end of 2025, €976 per resident (5th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 21.1 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 Aisne came to €622.08 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €366.16 million, or 59% of it, and staff costs 22%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €49.24 million in 2025, €92 per resident, 14% 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 €48.10 million in 2025 (€90 per resident, 2nd lowest of 94 councils), of which €29.00 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 €215.27 million provided 33% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €88.33 million; gross savings were 3.8% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Aisne compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Aisne ranks 43 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Pas-de-Calais | €1,344 |
| 41 | Territoire de Belfort | €1,320 |
| 42 | Ariège | €1,317 |
| 43 | Aisne | €1,312 |
| 44 | Nord | €1,308 |
| 45 | Somme | €1,304 |
| 46 | Alpes-Maritimes | €1,300 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Aisne ranks 5 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cantal | €1,144 |
| 3 | Dordogne | €1,051 |
| 4 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €997 |
| 5 | Aisne | €976 |
| 6 | Nièvre | €951 |
| 7 | Val-de-Marne | €856 |
| 8 | Hautes-Alpes | €842 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Aisne ranks 87 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Lozère | €99 |
| 85 | Haute-Saône | €95 |
| 86 | Ardennes | €95 |
| 87 | Aisne | €92 |
| 88 | Meuse | €92 |
| 89 | Creuse | €90 |
| 90 | Réunion | €88 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Aisne ranks 93 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Loire-Atlantique | €94 |
| 89 | Ille-et-Vilaine | €94 |
| 90 | Indre-et-Loire | €93 |
| 91 | Loire | €91 |
| 92 | Nord | €91 |
| 93 | Aisne | €90 |
| 94 | Marne | €62 |
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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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