Government budget and revenue in Helmstedt (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Helmstedt was €1,113 in 2023, 65th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €942 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Helmstedt?
At €886 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Helmstedt ranked 93rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €765.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Helmstedt collect?
In 2023, Helmstedt recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €355, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 14th lowest of 400 districts. It was €261 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Helmstedt have?
At €3,237 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Helmstedt ranked 40th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is up from €2,676 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Helmstedt have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Helmstedt recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €756, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 61st highest of 400 districts. It was €796 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 Helmstedt?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Helmstedt was 218.3 in 2023, 58th highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 191.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Helmstedt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Helmstedt ranks 336 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €1,119 |
| 334 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €1,119 |
| 335 | Friesland (DE) | €1,116 |
| 336 | Helmstedt | €1,113 |
| 337 | Börde | €1,107 |
| 338 | Sömmerda | €1,105 |
| 339 | Schaumburg | €1,098 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Helmstedt ranks 308 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €891 |
| 306 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €887 |
| 307 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €887 |
| 308 | Helmstedt | €886 |
| 309 | Northeim | €883 |
| 310 | Uckermark | €878 |
| 311 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €876 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Helmstedt ranks 40 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,320 |
| 38 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €3,278 |
| 39 | Holzminden | €3,276 |
| 40 | Helmstedt | €3,237 |
| 41 | Trier-Saarburg | €3,228 |
| 42 | Germersheim | €3,175 |
| 43 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,154 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Helmstedt ranks 61 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Vulkaneifel | €798 |
| 59 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €789 |
| 60 | Stendal | €789 |
| 61 | Helmstedt | €756 |
| 62 | Cochem-Zell | €731 |
| 63 | Holzminden | €717 |
| 64 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €689 |
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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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