Government budget and revenue in Val-de-Marne (Ile de France, France): official figures
The departmental council of Val-de-Marne spent €1.8 billion in 2025, or €1,235 per resident, 34th lowest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Val-de-Marne have?
Outstanding debt stood at €1.2 billion at the end of 2025, €856 per resident (7th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 9.5 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 Val-de-Marne came to €1.5 billion in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €700.75 million, or 47% of it, and staff costs 26%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €263.90 million in 2025, €185 per resident, 25% 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 €191.53 million in 2025 (€134 per resident, 18th lowest of 94 councils), of which €164.10 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 €497.40 million provided 31% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €141.60 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 Val-de-Marne compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Val-de-Marne ranks 61 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Hauts-de-Seine | €1,247 |
| 59 | Haute-Vienne | €1,245 |
| 60 | Haute-Garonne | €1,241 |
| 61 | Val-de-Marne | €1,235 |
| 62 | Isère | €1,231 |
| 63 | Mayenne | €1,224 |
| 64 | Saône-et-Loire | €1,210 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Val-de-Marne ranks 7 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €997 |
| 5 | Aisne | €976 |
| 6 | Nièvre | €951 |
| 7 | Val-de-Marne | €856 |
| 8 | Hautes-Alpes | €842 |
| 9 | Ardèche | €839 |
| 10 | Allier | €812 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Val-de-Marne ranks 26 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Pyrénées-Orientales | €188 |
| 24 | Côte-d’Or | €187 |
| 25 | Gard | €186 |
| 26 | Val-de-Marne | €185 |
| 27 | Ain | €183 |
| 28 | Côtes-d’Armor | €183 |
| 29 | Finistère | €183 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Val-de-Marne ranks 77 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Haute-Vienne | €140 |
| 75 | Hérault | €137 |
| 76 | Doubs | €135 |
| 77 | Val-de-Marne | €134 |
| 78 | Finistère | €133 |
| 79 | Nièvre | €128 |
| 80 | Côtes-d’Armor | €123 |
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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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