Government budget and revenue in Gers (Occitanie, France): official figures
The departmental council of Gers spent €334.76 million in 2025, or €1,682 per resident, 7th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Gers have?
Outstanding debt stood at €134.65 million at the end of 2025, €677 per resident (25th highest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 5.5 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 Gers came to €269.11 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €133.89 million, or 50% of it, and staff costs 31%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €29.07 million in 2025, €146 per resident, 22% 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 €51.52 million in 2025 (€259 per resident, 18th highest of 94 councils), of which €44.86 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 €69.48 million provided 24% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €44.25 million; gross savings were 8.4% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Gers compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Gers ranks 7 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hautes-Alpes | €1,940 |
| 5 | Cantal | €1,826 |
| 6 | Creuse | €1,738 |
| 7 | Gers | €1,682 |
| 8 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €1,677 |
| 9 | Nièvre | €1,634 |
| 10 | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | €1,625 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Gers ranks 25 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Eure | €712 |
| 23 | Tarn-et-Garonne | €696 |
| 24 | Hérault | €677 |
| 25 | Gers | €677 |
| 26 | Vosges | €643 |
| 27 | Saône-et-Loire | €641 |
| 28 | Val-d'Oise | €625 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Gers ranks 43 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Maine-et-Loire | €151 |
| 41 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €149 |
| 42 | Lot | €148 |
| 43 | Gers | €146 |
| 44 | Nord | €146 |
| 45 | Seine-Maritime | €143 |
| 46 | Doubs | €142 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Gers ranks 18 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Allier | €276 |
| 16 | Indre | €270 |
| 17 | Haute-Loire | €267 |
| 18 | Gers | €259 |
| 19 | Hauts-de-Seine | €253 |
| 20 | Haute-Saône | €251 |
| 21 | Haute-Marne | €244 |
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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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