Government budget and revenue in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Passau was €1,735 in 2023, 82nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,384.
How rich are the municipalities in Passau?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Passau was €1,329 in 2023, 87th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €1,075.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Passau collect?
In 2023, the city of Passau recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €880, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 94th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €624.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Passau have?
In 2023, the city of Passau recorded a municipal debt per resident of €2,613, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 71st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,650.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Passau have short-term cash loans?
At €0 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Passau ranked 97th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was also €0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Passau?
At 650.4 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Passau ranked the highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 598.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 82 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Nordfriesland | €1,757 |
| 80 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,755 |
| 81 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,748 |
| 82 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,735 |
| 83 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | €1,729 |
| 84 | Berlin | €1,723 |
| 85 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,723 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 87 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Bodenseekreis | €1,345 |
| 85 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,342 |
| 86 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €1,335 |
| 87 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,329 |
| 88 | Nürnberger Land | €1,328 |
| 89 | Enzkreis | €1,324 |
| 90 | Ostallgäu | €1,322 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 71 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Alzey-Worms | €2,650 |
| 69 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,648 |
| 70 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €2,624 |
| 71 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,613 |
| 72 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €2,573 |
| 73 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,567 |
| 74 | Aurich | €2,567 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 350 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | Miesbach | €0 |
| 348 | Traunstein | €0 |
| 349 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 350 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 351 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 352 | Kelheim | €0 |
| 353 | Landshut, Landkreis | €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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