Government budget and revenue in Northeim (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Northeim was €1,128 in 2023, 72nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. That is up from €974 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Northeim?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Northeim was €883 in 2023, 92nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €755.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Northeim collect?
At €437 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Northeim ranked 47th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). In 2019 the figure was €386.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Northeim have?
At €1,276 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Northeim ranked 180th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is down from €1,465 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Northeim have short-term cash loans?
At €8 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Northeim ranked 154th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €257 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 Northeim?
At 160.7 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Northeim ranked 189th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 143.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Northeim compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Northeim ranks 329 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Bad Kreuznach | €1,145 |
| 327 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €1,144 |
| 328 | Ilm-Kreis | €1,128 |
| 329 | Northeim | €1,128 |
| 330 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,127 |
| 331 | Uckermark | €1,127 |
| 332 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €1,126 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Northeim ranks 309 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €887 |
| 307 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €887 |
| 308 | Helmstedt | €886 |
| 309 | Northeim | €883 |
| 310 | Uckermark | €878 |
| 311 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €876 |
| 312 | Bad Kreuznach | €873 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Northeim ranks 180 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Stendal | €1,284 |
| 178 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | €1,282 |
| 179 | Fulda | €1,277 |
| 180 | Northeim | €1,276 |
| 181 | Soest | €1,254 |
| 182 | Sömmerda | €1,245 |
| 183 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €1,238 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Northeim ranks 247 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Sigmaringen | €9 |
| 245 | Westerwaldkreis | €8 |
| 246 | Oberhavel | €8 |
| 247 | Northeim | €8 |
| 248 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | €8 |
| 249 | Grafschaft Bentheim | €7 |
| 250 | Freudenstadt | €7 |
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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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