Government budget and revenue in Gifhorn (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Gifhorn was €1,176 in 2023, 82nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,010.
How rich are the municipalities in Gifhorn?
In 2023, Gifhorn recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €953, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 120th lowest of 400 districts. 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 Gifhorn collect?
At €378 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Gifhorn ranked 20th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). In 2019 the figure was €277.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Gifhorn have?
At €1,132 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Gifhorn ranked 198th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is up from €763 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Gifhorn have short-term cash loans?
At €39 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Gifhorn ranked 176th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €29 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 Gifhorn?
At 138.4 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Gifhorn ranked 122nd lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 108.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Gifhorn compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Gifhorn ranks 319 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 322 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | €1,155 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Gifhorn ranks 281 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Celle | €960 |
| 279 | Wesermarsch | €959 |
| 280 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €953 |
| 281 | Gifhorn | €953 |
| 282 | Unna | €953 |
| 283 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €951 |
| 284 | Nienburg (Weser) | €949 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Gifhorn ranks 198 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Rottal-Inn | €1,151 |
| 196 | Borken | €1,141 |
| 197 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €1,135 |
| 198 | Gifhorn | €1,132 |
| 199 | Dachau | €1,129 |
| 200 | Schwandorf | €1,120 |
| 201 | Fürth, Landkreis | €1,108 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Gifhorn ranks 176 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Emsland | €42 |
| 174 | Rottweil | €42 |
| 175 | Diepholz | €41 |
| 176 | Gifhorn | €39 |
| 177 | Forchheim | €38 |
| 178 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €37 |
| 179 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €37 |
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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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