Government budget and revenue in Corrèze (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France): official figures
The departmental council of Corrèze spent €359.22 million in 2025, or €1,451 per resident, 22nd highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Corrèze have?
Outstanding debt stood at €181.70 million at the end of 2025, €734 per resident (17th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 2.1 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 Corrèze came to €254.27 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €119.25 million, or 47% of it, and staff costs 29%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €30.67 million in 2025, €124 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 €76.30 million in 2025 (€308 per resident, 8th highest of 94 councils), of which €48.61 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 €87.20 million provided 26% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €54.08 million; gross savings were 25.1% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Corrèze compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Corrèze ranks 22 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tarn-et-Garonne | €1,465 |
| 20 | Bouches-du-Rhône | €1,463 |
| 21 | Dordogne | €1,460 |
| 22 | Corrèze | €1,451 |
| 23 | Seine-Maritime | €1,442 |
| 24 | Orne | €1,434 |
| 25 | Savoie | €1,433 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Corrèze ranks 17 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loiret | €746 |
| 15 | Cher | €737 |
| 16 | Meuse | €735 |
| 17 | Corrèze | €734 |
| 18 | Rhône | €729 |
| 19 | Alpes-Maritimes | €722 |
| 20 | Creuse | €722 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Corrèze ranks 71 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Loire | €125 |
| 69 | Tarn | €125 |
| 70 | Aube | €124 |
| 71 | Corrèze | €124 |
| 72 | Haute-Vienne | €122 |
| 73 | Deux-Sèvres | €120 |
| 74 | Vosges | €119 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Corrèze ranks 8 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Haute-Savoie | €365 |
| 6 | Ariège | €326 |
| 7 | Lot | €314 |
| 8 | Corrèze | €308 |
| 9 | Jura | €298 |
| 10 | Cantal | €291 |
| 11 | Savoie | €290 |
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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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