Government budget and revenue in Oldenburg, Landkreis (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the district of Oldenburg recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,408, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 186th lowest of 400 districts. It was €1,093 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Landkreis Oldenburg?
At €1,090 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the district of Oldenburg ranked 197th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €872.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Landkreis Oldenburg collect?
At €731 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the district of Oldenburg ranked 164th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €503 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Landkreis Oldenburg have?
The municipal debt per resident in the district of Oldenburg was €285 in 2023, 26th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €370.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Landkreis Oldenburg have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, the district of Oldenburg recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €0, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 97th 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 copyHow many people work for the council in Landkreis Oldenburg?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the district of Oldenburg was 180.4 in 2023, 131st highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. That is up from 162.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Oldenburg, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Oldenburg, Landkreis ranks 215 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Calw | €1,410 |
| 213 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,410 |
| 214 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,410 |
| 215 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €1,408 |
| 216 | Düren | €1,407 |
| 217 | Gießen, Landkreis | €1,406 |
| 218 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €1,406 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Oldenburg, Landkreis ranks 197 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Coburg, Landkreis | €1,097 |
| 195 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,097 |
| 196 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €1,090 |
| 197 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €1,090 |
| 198 | Paderborn | €1,089 |
| 199 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €1,083 |
| 200 | Herford | €1,081 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Oldenburg, Landkreis ranks 375 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | Teltow-Fläming | €315 |
| 373 | Sigmaringen | €305 |
| 374 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €300 |
| 375 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €285 |
| 376 | Oberhavel | €281 |
| 377 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €273 |
| 378 | Dahme-Spreewald | €267 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Oldenburg, Landkreis ranks 314 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Verden | €0 |
| 312 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 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 |
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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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