Government budget and revenue in Manche (Normandy, France): official figures
The departmental council of Manche spent €688.45 million in 2025, or €1,346 per resident, 38th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Manche have?
Outstanding debt stood at €305.31 million at the end of 2025, €597 per resident (36th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 5.1 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 Manche came to €539.58 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €268.69 million, or 50% of it, and staff costs 27%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €87.55 million in 2025, €171 per resident, 5% 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 €110.36 million in 2025 (€216 per resident, 32nd highest of 94 councils), of which €59.19 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 €176.19 million provided 29% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €45.76 million; gross savings were 10.0% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Manche compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Manche ranks 38 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Hérault | €1,372 |
| 36 | Drôme | €1,355 |
| 37 | Ardèche | €1,350 |
| 38 | Manche | €1,346 |
| 39 | Aube | €1,344 |
| 40 | Pas-de-Calais | €1,344 |
| 41 | Territoire de Belfort | €1,320 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Manche ranks 36 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Lot-et-Garonne | €609 |
| 34 | Lozère | €608 |
| 35 | Seine-Maritime | €600 |
| 36 | Manche | €597 |
| 37 | Aude | €591 |
| 38 | Charente-Maritime | €582 |
| 39 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €576 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Manche ranks 32 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Finistère | €183 |
| 30 | Haute-Garonne | €181 |
| 31 | Isère | €172 |
| 32 | Manche | €171 |
| 33 | Seine-et-Marne | €170 |
| 34 | Drôme | €169 |
| 35 | Indre-et-Loire | €163 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Manche ranks 32 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Orne | €218 |
| 30 | Vaucluse | €217 |
| 31 | Eure-et-Loir | €216 |
| 32 | Manche | €216 |
| 33 | Tarn-et-Garonne | €213 |
| 34 | Charente-Maritime | €205 |
| 35 | Vosges | €205 |
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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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