Government budget and revenue in Augsburg, Germany: official figures
Augsburg's tax revenue of its municipalities per resident was €1,649 in 2023, 7th lowest of 22 large German cities and 103rd highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €1,357.
How rich are the municipalities in Augsburg?
Among 22 large German cities, Augsburg had the 9th lowest municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in 2023, at €1,179 (median of all 400 districts: €1,080). In 2019 it was €978.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Augsburg collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Augsburg had the 3rd lowest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €750 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €564.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Augsburg have?
Among 22 large German cities, Augsburg had the 9th lowest municipal debt per resident in 2023, at €1,478 (median of all 400 districts: €1,114). In 2019 it was €1,360.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Augsburg have short-term cash loans?
Among 22 large German cities, Augsburg had the 8th lowest short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in 2023, at €0 (median of all 400 districts: €23).
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Augsburg?
Augsburg's number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents was 280.0 in 2023, 2nd highest of 19 large German cities and 14th highest of 396 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 251.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Augsburg compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Augsburg ranks 16 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Essen | €1,764 |
| 14 | Berlin | €1,723 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €1,684 |
| 16 | Augsburg | €1,649 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,598 |
| 18 | Wuppertal | €1,581 |
| 19 | Dortmund | €1,530 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Augsburg ranks 14 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bonn | €1,342 |
| 12 | Bremen | €1,274 |
| 13 | Berlin | €1,218 |
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,179 |
| 15 | Essen | €1,144 |
| 16 | Bielefeld | €1,097 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,038 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Augsburg ranks 14 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Duisburg | €2,282 |
| 12 | Karlsruhe | €1,956 |
| 13 | Mannheim | €1,597 |
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,478 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €994 |
| 16 | Düsseldorf | €554 |
| 17 | Leipzig | €421 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Augsburg ranks 22 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 17 | Stuttgart | €0 |
| 18 | Düsseldorf | €0 |
| 19 | Bremen | €0 |
| 20 | Dresden | €0 |
| 21 | Mannheim | €0 |
| 22 | Augsburg | €0 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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