Government budget and revenue in Vorpommern-Greifswald (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Vorpommern-Greifswald was €996 in 2023, 46th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €751 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Vorpommern-Greifswald was €726 in 2023, 29th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €573 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Vorpommern-Greifswald collect?
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €521, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 93rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €332.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Vorpommern-Greifswald have?
At €1,415 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 160th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is down from €1,808 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Vorpommern-Greifswald have short-term cash loans?
At €436 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 79th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). That is down from €869 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 Vorpommern-Greifswald?
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald had 176.9 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 141st highest of 396 districts. In 2019 the figure was 151.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Vorpommern-Greifswald compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 355 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €999 |
| 353 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €998 |
| 354 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €996 |
| 355 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €996 |
| 356 | Neunkirchen | €994 |
| 357 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €994 |
| 358 | Eichsfeld | €993 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 372 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €733 |
| 370 | Stendal | €727 |
| 371 | Salzlandkreis | €727 |
| 372 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €726 |
| 373 | Neunkirchen | €725 |
| 374 | Trier-Saarburg | €724 |
| 375 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €723 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 160 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Steinburg | €1,448 |
| 158 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €1,442 |
| 159 | Oberallgäu | €1,419 |
| 160 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €1,415 |
| 161 | Tirschenreuth | €1,412 |
| 162 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,411 |
| 163 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €1,402 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 79 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €460 |
| 77 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €456 |
| 78 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €442 |
| 79 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €436 |
| 80 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €434 |
| 81 | Südwestpfalz | €414 |
| 82 | Wolfenbüttel | €397 |
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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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