Government budget and revenue in Essen, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Essen had the 10th lowest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €1,764 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,479.
How rich are the municipalities in Essen?
Among 22 large German cities, Essen had the 8th lowest municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in 2023, at €1,144 (median of all 400 districts: €1,080). In 2019 it was €967.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Essen collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Essen had the 10th lowest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €955 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €739.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Essen have?
Among 22 large German cities, Essen had the 2nd highest municipal debt per resident in 2023, at €5,349 (median of all 400 districts: €1,114). In 2019 it was €5,717.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Essen have short-term cash loans?
Among 22 large German cities, Essen had the 4th highest short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in 2023, at €1,779 (median of all 400 districts: €23). In 2019 it was €2,771.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Essen?
Among 19 large German cities, Essen had the 6th lowest number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in 2023, at 185.9 (median of all 400 districts: 162.5). In 2019 it was 167.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Essen compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Essen ranks 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bremen | €2,067 |
| 11 | Münster | €2,046 |
| 12 | Bonn | €2,040 |
| 13 | Essen | €1,764 |
| 14 | Berlin | €1,723 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €1,684 |
| 16 | Augsburg | €1,649 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Essen ranks 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bremen | €1,274 |
| 13 | Berlin | €1,218 |
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,179 |
| 15 | Essen | €1,144 |
| 16 | Bielefeld | €1,097 |
| 17 | Bochum | €1,038 |
| 18 | Wuppertal | €1,029 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Essen ranks 2 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonn | €6,384 |
| 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 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Essen ranks 4 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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