Government budget and revenue in Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Krefeld was €1,672 in 2023, 96th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €1,476 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Krefeld?
At €1,109 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Krefeld ranked 187th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €980 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Krefeld collect?
At €895 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the city of Krefeld ranked 88th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). In 2019 the figure was €765.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Krefeld have?
At €2,431 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in the city of Krefeld ranked 82nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €2,996 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Krefeld have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, the city of Krefeld recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €1,233, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 36th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,209.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Krefeld?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Krefeld was 171.7 in 2023, 161st highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 156.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 96 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €1,682 |
| 94 | Landshut, Landkreis | €1,680 |
| 95 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,677 |
| 96 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,672 |
| 97 | Borken | €1,669 |
| 98 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,667 |
| 99 | Pinneberg | €1,665 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 187 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,115 |
| 185 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €1,112 |
| 186 | Märkischer Kreis | €1,110 |
| 187 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,109 |
| 188 | Emmendingen | €1,109 |
| 189 | Diepholz | €1,108 |
| 190 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €1,104 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 82 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €2,498 |
| 80 | Düren | €2,453 |
| 81 | Unna | €2,436 |
| 82 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,431 |
| 83 | Herford | €2,384 |
| 84 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,383 |
| 85 | Cochem-Zell | €2,380 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 36 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €1,310 |
| 34 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,294 |
| 35 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €1,254 |
| 36 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,233 |
| 37 | Germersheim | €1,211 |
| 38 | Düren | €1,210 |
| 39 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €1,207 |
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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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