Government budget and revenue in Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bremen, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Bremerhaven was €1,370 in 2023, 170th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,219.
How rich are the municipalities in Bremerhaven?
At €871 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Bremerhaven ranked 86th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). It was €773 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Bremerhaven collect?
At €695 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the city of Bremerhaven ranked 189th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). That is up from €559 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Bremerhaven have?
In 2023, the city of Bremerhaven recorded a municipal debt per resident of €0, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 8th 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 copyDoes Bremerhaven have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Bremerhaven was €0 in 2023, 97th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. It was also €0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 231 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €1,381 |
| 229 | Straubing-Bogen | €1,379 |
| 230 | Main-Spessart | €1,370 |
| 231 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,370 |
| 232 | Lippe | €1,368 |
| 233 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €1,366 |
| 234 | Teltow-Fläming | €1,365 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 315 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Bad Kreuznach | €873 |
| 313 | Heinsberg | €873 |
| 314 | Börde | €871 |
| 315 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €871 |
| 316 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €869 |
| 317 | Südwestpfalz | €866 |
| 318 | Leipzig | €864 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 395 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €8 |
| 393 | Hamburg | €0 |
| 394 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 395 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 396 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €0 |
| 397 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 398 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 316 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 314 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €0 |
| 315 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 316 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 317 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 318 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 319 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €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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