Government budget and revenue in Dresden, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Dresden had the 2nd lowest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €1,410 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,113.
How rich are the municipalities in Dresden?
Dresden's municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident was €948 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 22 large German cities and 116th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €778.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Dresden collect?
Dresden's business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident was €815 in 2023, 6th lowest of 22 large German cities and 122nd highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €536.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Dresden have?
Dresden'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 Dresden have short-term cash loans?
Dresden's short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident was €0 in 2023, 8th lowest of 22 large German cities and 97th lowest of 400 districts nationwide.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Dresden?
Dresden's number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents was 248.2 in 2023, 5th highest of 19 large German cities and 28th highest of 396 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 235.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Dresden compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dresden ranks 21 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)
Dresden ranks 20 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)
Dresden ranks 22 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Düsseldorf | €554 |
| 17 | Leipzig | €421 |
| 18 | Berlin | €0 |
| 19 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 20 | Stuttgart | €0 |
| 21 | Bremen | €0 |
| 22 | Dresden | €0 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Dresden ranks 20 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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