Government budget and revenue in Lichtenfels (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Lichtenfels was €1,289 in 2023, 131st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €977 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,064, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 188th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €833 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Lichtenfels collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Lichtenfels was €581 in 2023, 140th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. It was €343 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Lichtenfels have?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a municipal debt per resident of €1,696, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 132nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,616.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Lichtenfels have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €182, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 116th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €49.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels had 116.7 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 42nd lowest of 396 districts. That is up from 106.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Lichtenfels compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 270 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Hildesheim | €1,293 |
| 268 | Uelzen | €1,293 |
| 269 | Ostholstein | €1,291 |
| 270 | Lichtenfels | €1,289 |
| 271 | Südliche Weinstraße | €1,285 |
| 272 | Oberhavel | €1,284 |
| 273 | Passau, Landkreis | €1,280 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 213 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Haßberge | €1,067 |
| 211 | Viersen | €1,066 |
| 212 | Oberhavel | €1,064 |
| 213 | Lichtenfels | €1,064 |
| 214 | Warendorf | €1,062 |
| 215 | Soest | €1,062 |
| 216 | Stade | €1,062 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 132 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,757 |
| 130 | Wetteraukreis | €1,728 |
| 131 | Cuxhaven | €1,720 |
| 132 | Lichtenfels | €1,696 |
| 133 | Harz | €1,688 |
| 134 | Salzlandkreis | €1,686 |
| 135 | Ebersberg | €1,671 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 116 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Schaumburg | €187 |
| 114 | Viersen | €183 |
| 115 | Ravensburg | €183 |
| 116 | Lichtenfels | €182 |
| 117 | Sonneberg | €179 |
| 118 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €178 |
| 119 | Jerichower Land | €174 |
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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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