Government budget and revenue in Lippe (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Lippe was €1,368 in 2023, 169th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €1,163 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Lippe?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Lippe was €963 in 2023, 125th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €826.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Lippe collect?
At €625 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Lippe ranked 173rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €489 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Lippe have?
At €2,193 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Lippe ranked 97th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €2,340 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Lippe have short-term cash loans?
At €292 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Lippe ranked 97th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €512 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 Lippe?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Lippe was 156.1 in 2023, 171st lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 139.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Lippe compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Lippe ranks 232 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Straubing-Bogen | €1,379 |
| 230 | Main-Spessart | €1,370 |
| 231 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,370 |
| 232 | Lippe | €1,368 |
| 233 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €1,366 |
| 234 | Teltow-Fläming | €1,365 |
| 235 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €1,363 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Lippe ranks 276 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | €965 |
| 274 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | €964 |
| 275 | Holzminden | €964 |
| 276 | Lippe | €963 |
| 277 | Burgenlandkreis | €961 |
| 278 | Celle | €960 |
| 279 | Wesermarsch | €959 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Lippe ranks 97 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €2,223 |
| 95 | Vogelsbergkreis | €2,213 |
| 96 | St. Wendel | €2,204 |
| 97 | Lippe | €2,193 |
| 98 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,184 |
| 99 | Hildesheim | €2,177 |
| 100 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,122 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Lippe ranks 97 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €310 |
| 95 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €302 |
| 96 | Aurich | €298 |
| 97 | Lippe | €292 |
| 98 | Osterholz | €281 |
| 99 | Euskirchen | €271 |
| 100 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €264 |
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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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