Government budget and revenue in Nordwestmecklenburg (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Nordwestmecklenburg recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €999, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 49th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €801.
How rich are the municipalities in Nordwestmecklenburg?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Nordwestmecklenburg was €753 in 2023, 43rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. It was €649 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Nordwestmecklenburg collect?
In 2023, Nordwestmecklenburg recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €487, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 71st lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €349 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Nordwestmecklenburg have?
The municipal debt per resident in Nordwestmecklenburg was €1,569 in 2023, 144th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €1,250.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Nordwestmecklenburg have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Nordwestmecklenburg recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €75, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 149th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €111.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Nordwestmecklenburg?
In 2023, Nordwestmecklenburg had 168.9 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 176th highest of 396 districts. That is up from 152.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Nordwestmecklenburg compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Nordwestmecklenburg ranks 352 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 349 | Sonneberg | €1,002 |
| 350 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,002 |
| 351 | Mittelsachsen | €1,001 |
| 352 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €999 |
| 353 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €998 |
| 354 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €996 |
| 355 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €996 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Nordwestmecklenburg ranks 358 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Wartburgkreis | €764 |
| 356 | Sonneberg | €762 |
| 357 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €757 |
| 358 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €753 |
| 359 | Mittelsachsen | €752 |
| 360 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €750 |
| 361 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €750 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Nordwestmecklenburg ranks 144 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | €1,597 |
| 142 | Calw | €1,584 |
| 143 | Freyung-Grafenau | €1,580 |
| 144 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €1,569 |
| 145 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | €1,565 |
| 146 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,565 |
| 147 | Ostholstein | €1,559 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Nordwestmecklenburg ranks 149 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €82 |
| 147 | Kleve | €77 |
| 148 | Leer | €77 |
| 149 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €75 |
| 150 | Peine | €75 |
| 151 | Kulmbach | €73 |
| 152 | Warendorf | €72 |
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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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