Government budget and revenue in Lozère (Occitanie, France): official figures
The departmental council of Lozère spent €167.92 million in 2025, or €2,098 per resident, 2nd highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Lozère have?
Outstanding debt stood at €48.70 million at the end of 2025, €608 per resident (34th 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 Lozère came to €125.61 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €51.88 million, or 41% of it, and staff costs 28%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €7.96 million in 2025, €99 per resident, 11% 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 €35.99 million in 2025 (€450 per resident, 3rd highest of 94 councils), of which €22.04 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 €27.68 million provided 19% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €44.16 million; gross savings were 15.4% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Lozère compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Lozère ranks 2 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guadeloupe | €2,261 |
| 2 | Lozère | €2,098 |
| 3 | Mayotte | €2,031 |
| 4 | Hautes-Alpes | €1,940 |
| 5 | Cantal | €1,826 |
| 6 | Creuse | €1,738 |
| 7 | Gers | €1,682 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Lozère ranks 34 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Tarn | €622 |
| 32 | Territoire de Belfort | €610 |
| 33 | Lot-et-Garonne | €609 |
| 34 | Lozère | €608 |
| 35 | Seine-Maritime | €600 |
| 36 | Manche | €597 |
| 37 | Aude | €591 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Lozère ranks 84 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Ariège | €107 |
| 82 | Nièvre | €106 |
| 83 | Seine-Saint-Denis | €104 |
| 84 | Lozère | €99 |
| 85 | Haute-Saône | €95 |
| 86 | Ardennes | €95 |
| 87 | Aisne | €92 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Lozère ranks 3 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hautes-Alpes | €538 |
| 2 | Mayotte | €462 |
| 3 | Lozère | €450 |
| 4 | Guadeloupe | €371 |
| 5 | Haute-Savoie | €365 |
| 6 | Ariège | €326 |
| 7 | Lot | €314 |
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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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