Government budget and revenue in Heinsberg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Heinsberg was €1,197 in 2023, 93rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,032.
How rich are the municipalities in Heinsberg?
At €873 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Heinsberg ranked 88th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €759.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Heinsberg collect?
At €524 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Heinsberg ranked 95th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). That is up from €419 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Heinsberg have?
In 2023, Heinsberg recorded a municipal debt per resident of €866, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd lowest of 400 districts. That is down from €955 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Heinsberg have short-term cash loans?
At €84 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Heinsberg ranked 144th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). In 2019 the figure was €97.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Heinsberg?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Heinsberg was 127.6 in 2023, 72nd lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. That is up from 113.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Heinsberg compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 308 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €1,205 |
| 306 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €1,198 |
| 307 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €1,198 |
| 308 | Heinsberg | €1,197 |
| 309 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €1,197 |
| 310 | Leipzig | €1,196 |
| 311 | Alzey-Worms | €1,194 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 313 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Uckermark | €878 |
| 311 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €876 |
| 312 | Bad Kreuznach | €873 |
| 313 | Heinsberg | €873 |
| 314 | Börde | €871 |
| 315 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €871 |
| 316 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €869 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 249 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | €877 |
| 247 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €873 |
| 248 | Regen | €869 |
| 249 | Heinsberg | €866 |
| 250 | Ravensburg | €864 |
| 251 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €862 |
| 252 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €857 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 144 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Saalekreis | €93 |
| 142 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €89 |
| 143 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €87 |
| 144 | Heinsberg | €84 |
| 145 | Starnberg | €83 |
| 146 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €82 |
| 147 | Kleve | €77 |
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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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