Government budget and revenue in Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt (Hesse, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of Darmstadt recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,983, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 40th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,955.
How rich are the municipalities in Darmstadt?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Darmstadt was €1,405 in 2023, 65th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €1,330 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Darmstadt collect?
At €959 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the city of Darmstadt ranked 66th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). In 2019 the figure was €1,069.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Darmstadt have?
In 2023, the city of Darmstadt recorded a municipal debt per resident of €3,531, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 31st highest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,269 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt ranked 97th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €23). That is down from €261 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 Darmstadt?
At 263.9 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Darmstadt ranked 21st highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). It was 244.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 40 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Starnberg | €1,987 |
| 38 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €1,986 |
| 39 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,984 |
| 40 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,983 |
| 41 | Ludwigsburg | €1,975 |
| 42 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €1,973 |
| 43 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,964 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 65 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | €1,423 |
| 63 | Region Hannover | €1,406 |
| 64 | Forchheim | €1,406 |
| 65 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,405 |
| 66 | Landshut, Landkreis | €1,404 |
| 67 | Unterallgäu | €1,400 |
| 68 | Gütersloh | €1,398 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 31 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,796 |
| 29 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €3,691 |
| 30 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,543 |
| 31 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,531 |
| 32 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €3,529 |
| 33 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,511 |
| 34 | Recklinghausen | €3,441 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 318 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 320 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 321 | Bergstraße | €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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