Government budget and revenue in Dortmund, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Dortmund had the 4th lowest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €1,530 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,274.
How rich are the municipalities in Dortmund?
Dortmund's municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident was €1,002 in 2023, 4th lowest of 22 large German cities and 150th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €852.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Dortmund collect?
Dortmund's business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident was €805 in 2023, 5th lowest of 22 large German cities and 127th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €591.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Dortmund have?
Dortmund's municipal debt per resident was €3,967 in 2023, 5th highest of 22 large German cities and 26th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €3,829.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Dortmund have short-term cash loans?
Dortmund's short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident was €1,998 in 2023, 2nd highest of 22 large German cities and 20th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €1,956.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Dortmund?
Dortmund's number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents was 239.8 in 2023, 6th highest of 19 large German cities and 32nd highest of 396 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 211.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Dortmund compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dortmund ranks 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Augsburg | €1,649 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,598 |
| 18 | Wuppertal | €1,581 |
| 19 | Dortmund | €1,530 |
| 20 | Duisburg | €1,469 |
| 21 | Dresden | €1,410 |
| 22 | Leipzig | €1,196 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dortmund ranks 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bielefeld | €1,097 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,038 |
| 18 | Wuppertal | €1,029 |
| 19 | Dortmund | €1,002 |
| 20 | Dresden | €948 |
| 21 | Duisburg | €887 |
| 22 | Leipzig | €864 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dortmund ranks 5 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Essen | €5,349 |
| 3 | Bochum | €4,951 |
| 4 | Wuppertal | €4,227 |
| 5 | Dortmund | €3,967 |
| 6 | Frankfurt am Main | €3,543 |
| 7 | Münster | €3,511 |
| 8 | Nürnberg | €3,356 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dortmund ranks 2 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuppertal | €2,198 |
| 2 | Dortmund | €1,998 |
| 3 | Bonn | €1,997 |
| 4 | Essen | €1,779 |
| 5 | Duisburg | €1,496 |
| 6 | Köln | €889 |
| 7 | Bochum | €825 |
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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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