Government budget and revenue in Potsdam-Mittelmark (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Potsdam-Mittelmark was €1,178 in 2023, 83rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €973 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Potsdam-Mittelmark?
At €1,001 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Potsdam-Mittelmark ranked 149th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €837.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Potsdam-Mittelmark collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Potsdam-Mittelmark was €523 in 2023, 94th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. That is up from €374 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Potsdam-Mittelmark have?
In 2023, Potsdam-Mittelmark recorded a municipal debt per resident of €504, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 66th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €381.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Potsdam-Mittelmark have short-term cash loans?
At €46 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Potsdam-Mittelmark ranked 170th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). In 2019 the figure was €76.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Potsdam-Mittelmark?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Potsdam-Mittelmark was 188.7 in 2023, 100th highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. In 2019 the figure was 172.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Potsdam-Mittelmark compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam-Mittelmark ranks 318 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 315 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,182 |
| 316 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €1,181 |
| 317 | Freyung-Grafenau | €1,181 |
| 318 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €1,178 |
| 319 | Gifhorn | €1,176 |
| 320 | Burgenlandkreis | €1,175 |
| 321 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,155 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam-Mittelmark ranks 252 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,005 |
| 250 | Südliche Weinstraße | €1,005 |
| 251 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,002 |
| 252 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €1,001 |
| 253 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €1,001 |
| 254 | Steinburg | €1,000 |
| 255 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,000 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam-Mittelmark ranks 335 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €512 |
| 333 | Roth | €506 |
| 334 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €504 |
| 335 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €504 |
| 336 | Hildburghausen | €500 |
| 337 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €499 |
| 338 | Tuttlingen | €492 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Potsdam-Mittelmark ranks 170 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €48 |
| 168 | Harburg | €48 |
| 169 | Dachau | €47 |
| 170 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €46 |
| 171 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | €44 |
| 172 | Cloppenburg | €42 |
| 173 | Emsland | €42 |
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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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