Government budget and revenue in Berlin, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Berlin had the 9th lowest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €1,723 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,330.
How rich are the municipalities in Berlin?
Among 22 large German cities, Berlin had the 10th lowest municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in 2023, at €1,218 (median of all 400 districts: €1,080). In 2019 it was €952.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Berlin collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Berlin had the 8th lowest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €849 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €541.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Berlin have?
Berlin's municipal debt per resident was €0 in 2023, 5th lowest of 22 large German cities and 8th lowest of 400 districts nationwide.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Berlin have short-term cash loans?
Among 22 large German cities, Berlin 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 Berlin compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Berlin ranks 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Münster | €2,046 |
| 12 | Bonn | €2,040 |
| 13 | Essen | €1,764 |
| 14 | Berlin | €1,723 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €1,684 |
| 16 | Augsburg | €1,649 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,598 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Berlin ranks 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Münster | €1,394 |
| 11 | Bonn | €1,342 |
| 12 | Bremen | €1,274 |
| 13 | Berlin | €1,218 |
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,179 |
| 15 | Essen | €1,144 |
| 16 | Bielefeld | €1,097 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Berlin ranks 18 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Bielefeld | €994 |
| 16 | Düsseldorf | €554 |
| 17 | Leipzig | €421 |
| 18 | Berlin | €0 |
| 19 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 20 | Stuttgart | €0 |
| 21 | Bremen | €0 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Berlin ranks 15 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | München | €26 |
| 13 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 14 | Nürnberg | €6 |
| 15 | Berlin | €0 |
| 16 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 17 | Stuttgart | €0 |
| 18 | Düsseldorf | €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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