Government budget and revenue in Mannheim, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Mannheim had the 9th highest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €2,226 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,863.
How rich are the municipalities in Mannheim?
Mannheim's municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident was €1,542 in 2023, 8th highest of 22 large German cities and 38th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €1,296.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Mannheim collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Mannheim had the 8th highest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €1,315 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €1,047.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Mannheim have?
Among 22 large German cities, Mannheim had the 10th lowest municipal debt per resident in 2023, at €1,597 (median of all 400 districts: €1,114). In 2019 it was €1,607.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Mannheim have short-term cash loans?
Mannheim'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 Mannheim?
Among 19 large German cities, Mannheim had the 9th highest number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in 2023, at 230.0 (median of all 400 districts: 162.5). In 2019 it was 212.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Mannheim compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Mannheim ranks 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Köln | €2,591 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €2,431 |
| 8 | Nürnberg | €2,259 |
| 9 | Mannheim | €2,226 |
| 10 | Bremen | €2,067 |
| 11 | Münster | €2,046 |
| 12 | Bonn | €2,040 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Mannheim ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hamburg | €1,978 |
| 6 | Köln | €1,662 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €1,645 |
| 8 | Mannheim | €1,542 |
| 9 | Nürnberg | €1,528 |
| 10 | Münster | €1,394 |
| 11 | Bonn | €1,342 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Mannheim ranks 13 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | München | €2,685 |
| 11 | Duisburg | €2,282 |
| 12 | Karlsruhe | €1,956 |
| 13 | Mannheim | €1,597 |
| 14 | Augsburg | €1,478 |
| 15 | Bielefeld | €994 |
| 16 | Düsseldorf | €554 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Mannheim ranks 21 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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