Government budget and revenue in Leipzig, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Leipzig had the lowest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €1,196 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €859.
How rich are the municipalities in Leipzig?
Among 22 large German cities, Leipzig had the lowest municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in 2023, at €864 (median of all 400 districts: €1,080). In 2019 it was €662.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Leipzig collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Leipzig had the lowest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €699 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €369.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Leipzig have?
Among 22 large German cities, Leipzig had the 6th lowest municipal debt per resident in 2023, at €421 (median of all 400 districts: €1,114). In 2019 it was €594.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Leipzig have short-term cash loans?
Leipzig's short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident was €13 in 2023, 10th lowest of 22 large German cities and 175th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Leipzig?
Leipzig's number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents was 154.8 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 19 large German cities and 164th lowest of 396 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 146.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Leipzig compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Leipzig ranks 22 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)
Leipzig ranks 22 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)
Leipzig ranks 17 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,478 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €994 |
| 16 | Düsseldorf | €554 |
| 17 | Leipzig | €421 |
| 18 | Berlin | €0 |
| 19 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 20 | Stuttgart | €0 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Leipzig ranks 13 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Münster | €178 |
| 11 | Frankfurt am Main | €53 |
| 12 | München | €26 |
| 13 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 14 | Nürnberg | €6 |
| 15 | Berlin | €0 |
| 16 | Hamburg | €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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