Government budget and revenue in Haute-Garonne (Occitanie, France): official figures
The departmental council of Haute-Garonne spent €1.8 billion in 2025, or €1,241 per resident, 35th lowest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Haute-Garonne have?
Outstanding debt stood at €595.05 million at the end of 2025, €402 per resident (33rd lowest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 5.8 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 Haute-Garonne came to €1.6 billion in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €907.90 million, or 58% 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 €267.28 million in 2025, €181 per resident, 26% 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 €209.93 million in 2025 (€142 per resident, 24th lowest of 94 councils), of which €89.92 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 €586.41 million provided 35% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €106.85 million; gross savings were 6.2% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Haute-Garonne compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Garonne ranks 60 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Var | €1,254 |
| 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 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Garonne ranks 62 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | €433 |
| 60 | Ille-et-Vilaine | €421 |
| 61 | Lot | €404 |
| 62 | Haute-Garonne | €402 |
| 63 | Yonne | €387 |
| 64 | Indre-et-Loire | €386 |
| 65 | Isère | €385 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Garonne ranks 30 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Ain | €183 |
| 28 | Côtes-d’Armor | €183 |
| 29 | Finistère | €183 |
| 30 | Haute-Garonne | €181 |
| 31 | Isère | €172 |
| 32 | Manche | €171 |
| 33 | Seine-et-Marne | €170 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Garonne ranks 71 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Loiret | €149 |
| 69 | Oise | €145 |
| 70 | Meurthe-et-Moselle | €143 |
| 71 | Haute-Garonne | €142 |
| 72 | Territoire de Belfort | €142 |
| 73 | Essonne | €141 |
| 74 | Haute-Vienne | €140 |
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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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