Government budget and revenue in Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of Potsdam recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,410, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 187th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,224.
How rich are the municipalities in Potsdam?
In 2023, the city of Potsdam recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,005, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €874 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Potsdam collect?
In 2023, the city of Potsdam recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €724, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 169th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €607 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Potsdam have?
In 2023, the city of Potsdam recorded a municipal debt per resident of €261, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 21st lowest of 400 districts. That is down from €356 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Potsdam have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, the city of Potsdam recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €0, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 97th lowest of 400 districts. 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 Potsdam?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Potsdam was 136.7 in 2023, 113th lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. In 2019 the figure was 123.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 214 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,412 |
| 212 | Calw | €1,410 |
| 213 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,410 |
| 214 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,410 |
| 215 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €1,408 |
| 216 | Düren | €1,407 |
| 217 | Gießen, Landkreis | €1,406 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 249 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Bad Kissingen | €1,013 |
| 247 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,012 |
| 248 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €1,009 |
| 249 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,005 |
| 250 | Südliche Weinstraße | €1,005 |
| 251 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,002 |
| 252 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €1,001 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 380 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €273 |
| 378 | Dahme-Spreewald | €267 |
| 379 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €264 |
| 380 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €261 |
| 381 | Barnim | €240 |
| 382 | Biberach | €229 |
| 383 | Prignitz | €189 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 384 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 382 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 383 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 384 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 385 | Barnim | €0 |
| 386 | Havelland | €0 |
| 387 | Prignitz | €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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