Government budget and revenue in Region Hannover (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Region Hannover was €2,204 in 2023, 27th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,667.
How rich are the municipalities in Region Hannover?
At €1,406 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Region Hannover ranked 63rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €1,093 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Region Hannover collect?
At €1,346 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Region Hannover ranked 25th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €914 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Region Hannover have?
The municipal debt per resident in Region Hannover was €4,061 in 2023, 25th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €2,615.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Region Hannover have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Region Hannover recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €361, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 88th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €91.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Region Hannover?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Region Hannover was 171.8 in 2023, 160th highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. In 2019 the figure was 159.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Region Hannover compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Region Hannover ranks 27 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Hochtaunuskreis | €2,225 |
| 25 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,220 |
| 26 | Altötting | €2,214 |
| 27 | Region Hannover | €2,204 |
| 28 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,193 |
| 29 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | €2,186 |
| 30 | Offenbach, Landkreis | €2,098 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Region Hannover ranks 63 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,425 |
| 61 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,425 |
| 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 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Region Hannover ranks 25 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,095 |
| 23 | Hochtaunuskreis | €4,095 |
| 24 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €4,074 |
| 25 | Region Hannover | €4,061 |
| 26 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,967 |
| 27 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,798 |
| 28 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,796 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Region Hannover ranks 88 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Cuxhaven | €383 |
| 86 | Saarlouis | €380 |
| 87 | Ostalbkreis | €379 |
| 88 | Region Hannover | €361 |
| 89 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €353 |
| 90 | Nordsachsen | €343 |
| 91 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €329 |
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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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