Government budget and revenue in Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France): official figures
The departmental council of Dordogne spent €622.78 million in 2025, or €1,460 per resident, 21st highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Dordogne have?
Outstanding debt stood at €448.33 million at the end of 2025, €1,051 per resident (3rd highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 10.0 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 Dordogne came to €511.84 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €288.15 million, or 56% of it, and staff costs 23%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €69.04 million in 2025, €162 per resident, 24% 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 €72.32 million in 2025 (€170 per resident, 43rd lowest of 94 councils), of which €29.13 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 €152.52 million provided 27% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €86.53 million; gross savings were 8.1% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Dordogne compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Dordogne ranks 21 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Haute-Marne | €1,466 |
| 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 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Dordogne ranks 3 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bouches-du-Rhône | €1,187 |
| 2 | Cantal | €1,144 |
| 3 | Dordogne | €1,051 |
| 4 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €997 |
| 5 | Aisne | €976 |
| 6 | Nièvre | €951 |
| 7 | Val-de-Marne | €856 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Dordogne ranks 36 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Seine-et-Marne | €170 |
| 34 | Drôme | €169 |
| 35 | Indre-et-Loire | €163 |
| 36 | Dordogne | €162 |
| 37 | Essonne | €159 |
| 38 | Marne | €154 |
| 39 | Val-d'Oise | €153 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Dordogne ranks 52 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gard | €173 |
| 50 | Tarn | €171 |
| 51 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €170 |
| 52 | Dordogne | €170 |
| 53 | Yonne | €168 |
| 54 | Loir-et-Cher | €167 |
| 55 | Lot-et-Garonne | €165 |
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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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