Government budget and revenue in Oberspreewald-Lausitz (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was €837 in 2023, 5th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. That is up from €788 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
In 2023, Oberspreewald-Lausitz recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €682, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 15th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €645 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Oberspreewald-Lausitz collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was €323 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. In 2019 the figure was €328.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Oberspreewald-Lausitz have?
In 2023, Oberspreewald-Lausitz recorded a municipal debt per resident of €542, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 72nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €439.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Oberspreewald-Lausitz have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was €61 in 2023, 159th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. It was €19 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 Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
In 2023, Oberspreewald-Lausitz had 184.9 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 120th highest of 396 districts. It was 171.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Oberspreewald-Lausitz compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 396 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €879 |
| 394 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | €869 |
| 395 | Greiz | €869 |
| 396 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €837 |
| 397 | Hildburghausen | €821 |
| 398 | Elbe-Elster | €796 |
| 399 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €775 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 386 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | Jerichower Land | €701 |
| 384 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | €684 |
| 385 | Merzig-Wadern | €684 |
| 386 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €682 |
| 387 | Gotha | €679 |
| 388 | Erzgebirgskreis | €678 |
| 389 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €678 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 329 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €554 |
| 327 | Böblingen | €549 |
| 328 | Ludwigsburg | €548 |
| 329 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €542 |
| 330 | Altenburger Land | €542 |
| 331 | Neu-Ulm | €532 |
| 332 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €512 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 159 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Nienburg (Weser) | €67 |
| 157 | Groß-Gerau | €66 |
| 158 | Weilheim-Schongau | €65 |
| 159 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €61 |
| 160 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €59 |
| 161 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €56 |
| 162 | Wittmund | €55 |
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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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