Government budget and revenue in Nord (Hauts-de-France, France): official figures
The departmental council of Nord spent €3.5 billion in 2025, or €1,308 per resident, 44th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Nord have?
Outstanding debt stood at €1.3 billion at the end of 2025, €485 per resident (46th lowest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 8.0 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 Nord came to €3.1 billion in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €2.0 billion, or 63% of it, and staff costs 20%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €386.57 million in 2025, €146 per resident, 15% 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 €239.59 million in 2025 (€91 per resident, 3rd lowest of 94 councils), of which €169.81 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 €740.06 million provided 23% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €504.47 million; gross savings were 4.9% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Nord compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Nord ranks 44 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 47 | Haute-Saône | €1,298 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Nord ranks 49 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Seine-et-Marne | €512 |
| 47 | Charente | €506 |
| 48 | Réunion | €495 |
| 49 | Nord | €485 |
| 50 | Aveyron | €484 |
| 51 | Doubs | €481 |
| 52 | Vienne | €478 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Nord ranks 44 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €149 |
| 42 | Lot | €148 |
| 43 | Gers | €146 |
| 44 | Nord | €146 |
| 45 | Seine-Maritime | €143 |
| 46 | Doubs | €142 |
| 47 | Jura | €138 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Nord ranks 92 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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