Government budget and revenue in München, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, München had the 3rd highest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €3,537 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €2,894.
How rich are the municipalities in München?
München's municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident was €2,278 in 2023, 3rd highest of 22 large German cities and 6th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €1,872.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does München collect?
München's business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident was €2,286 in 2023, 4th highest of 22 large German cities and 6th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €1,812.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does München have?
München's municipal debt per resident was €2,685 in 2023, 10th highest of 22 large German cities and 63rd highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €429.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes München have short-term cash loans?
München's short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident was €26 in 2023, 11th lowest of 22 large German cities and 195th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in München?
München's number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents was 249.2 in 2023, 4th highest of 19 large German cities and 27th highest of 396 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 242.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow München compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
München ranks 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfurt am Main | €4,854 |
| 2 | Stuttgart | €3,597 |
| 3 | München | €3,537 |
| 4 | Düsseldorf | €3,510 |
| 5 | Hamburg | €3,024 |
| 6 | Köln | €2,591 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €2,431 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
München ranks 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfurt am Main | €2,932 |
| 2 | Stuttgart | €2,385 |
| 3 | München | €2,278 |
| 4 | Düsseldorf | €2,260 |
| 5 | Hamburg | €1,978 |
| 6 | Köln | €1,662 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €1,645 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
München ranks 10 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Münster | €3,511 |
| 8 | Nürnberg | €3,356 |
| 9 | Köln | €2,826 |
| 10 | München | €2,685 |
| 11 | Duisburg | €2,282 |
| 12 | Karlsruhe | €1,956 |
| 13 | Mannheim | €1,597 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
München ranks 12 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Karlsruhe | €201 |
| 10 | Münster | €178 |
| 11 | Frankfurt am Main | €53 |
| 12 | München | €26 |
| 13 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 14 | Nürnberg | €6 |
| 15 | Berlin | €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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