Government budget and revenue in Nürnberg, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 8th highest tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in 2023, at €2,259 (median of all 400 districts: €1,446). In 2019 it was €1,825.
How rich are the municipalities in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 9th highest municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in 2023, at €1,528 (median of all 400 districts: €1,080). In 2019 it was €1,254.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Nürnberg collect?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 10th highest business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in 2023, at €1,258 (median of all 400 districts: €669). In 2019 it was €915.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Nürnberg have?
Nürnberg's municipal debt per resident was €3,356 in 2023, 8th highest of 22 large German cities and 36th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €2,891.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Nürnberg have short-term cash loans?
Nürnberg's short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident was €6 in 2023, 9th lowest of 22 large German cities and 148th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €161.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Nürnberg?
Among 19 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 9th lowest number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in 2023, at 215.6 (median of all 400 districts: 162.5). In 2019 it was 206.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Nürnberg compares with other cities in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hamburg | €3,024 |
| 6 | Köln | €2,591 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €2,431 |
| 8 | Nürnberg | €2,259 |
| 9 | Mannheim | €2,226 |
| 10 | Bremen | €2,067 |
| 11 | Münster | €2,046 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Köln | €1,662 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €1,645 |
| 8 | Mannheim | €1,542 |
| 9 | Nürnberg | €1,528 |
| 10 | Münster | €1,394 |
| 11 | Bonn | €1,342 |
| 12 | Bremen | €1,274 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 8 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal debt per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dortmund | €3,967 |
| 6 | Frankfurt am Main | €3,543 |
| 7 | Münster | €3,511 |
| 8 | Nürnberg | €3,356 |
| 9 | Köln | €2,826 |
| 10 | München | €2,685 |
| 11 | Duisburg | €2,282 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 14 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Frankfurt am Main | €53 |
| 12 | München | €26 |
| 13 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 14 | Nürnberg | €6 |
| 15 | Berlin | €0 |
| 16 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 17 | Stuttgart | €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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