Government budget and revenue in Hochsauerlandkreis (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Hochsauerlandkreis recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,584, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 128th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €1,361 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Hochsauerlandkreis?
In 2023, Hochsauerlandkreis recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,116, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 183rd highest of 400 districts. It was €952 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Hochsauerlandkreis collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Hochsauerlandkreis was €866 in 2023, 99th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. It was €691 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Hochsauerlandkreis have?
At €1,309 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Hochsauerlandkreis ranked 174th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €1,556 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Hochsauerlandkreis have short-term cash loans?
At €484 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Hochsauerlandkreis ranked 73rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). In 2019 the figure was €565.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Hochsauerlandkreis?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Hochsauerlandkreis was 199.9 in 2023, 75th highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 182.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Hochsauerlandkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Hochsauerlandkreis ranks 128 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,593 |
| 126 | Kassel, Landkreis | €1,593 |
| 127 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,590 |
| 128 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €1,584 |
| 129 | Segeberg | €1,582 |
| 130 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,581 |
| 131 | Verden | €1,577 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Hochsauerlandkreis ranks 183 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €1,125 |
| 181 | Teltow-Fläming | €1,118 |
| 182 | Dithmarschen | €1,117 |
| 183 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €1,116 |
| 184 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,115 |
| 185 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €1,112 |
| 186 | Märkischer Kreis | €1,110 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Hochsauerlandkreis ranks 174 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €1,330 |
| 172 | Leer | €1,323 |
| 173 | Nordsachsen | €1,314 |
| 174 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €1,309 |
| 175 | München, Landkreis | €1,292 |
| 176 | Segeberg | €1,288 |
| 177 | Stendal | €1,284 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Hochsauerlandkreis ranks 73 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Neunkirchen | €568 |
| 71 | Alzey-Worms | €551 |
| 72 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €522 |
| 73 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €484 |
| 74 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €481 |
| 75 | Celle | €472 |
| 76 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €460 |
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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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