Government budget and revenue in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €949, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 25th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €778 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte was €722 in 2023, 25th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €603.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Mecklenburgische Seenplatte collect?
At €436 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranked 46th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €324 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Mecklenburgische Seenplatte have?
In 2023, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte recorded a municipal debt per resident of €836, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 146th lowest of 400 districts. It was €1,182 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Mecklenburgische Seenplatte have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte was €48 in 2023, 167th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. In 2019 the figure was €314.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte?
At 136.9 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranked 116th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 121.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Mecklenburgische Seenplatte compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranks 376 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €956 |
| 374 | Havelland | €952 |
| 375 | Prignitz | €950 |
| 376 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €949 |
| 377 | Merzig-Wadern | €945 |
| 378 | Barnim | €945 |
| 379 | Stendal | €936 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranks 376 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | Neunkirchen | €725 |
| 374 | Trier-Saarburg | €724 |
| 375 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €723 |
| 376 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €722 |
| 377 | Kusel | €717 |
| 378 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €716 |
| 379 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €714 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranks 255 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €857 |
| 253 | Bad Kissingen | €855 |
| 254 | Haßberge | €840 |
| 255 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €836 |
| 256 | Reutlingen | €831 |
| 257 | Warendorf | €829 |
| 258 | Mainz-Bingen | €817 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ranks 167 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Minden-Lübbecke | €52 |
| 165 | Elbe-Elster | €52 |
| 166 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €51 |
| 167 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €48 |
| 168 | Harburg | €48 |
| 169 | Dachau | €47 |
| 170 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €46 |
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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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