Government budget and revenue in Mettmann (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Mettmann recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €2,318, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 21st highest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,037 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Mettmann?
At €1,851 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Mettmann ranked 18th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €1,615.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Mettmann collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Mettmann was €1,510 in 2023, 20th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. In 2019 the figure was €1,380.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Mettmann have?
In 2023, Mettmann recorded a municipal debt per resident of €2,730, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 60th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €1,467 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Mettmann have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Mettmann recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €1,042, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 43rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €668.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Mettmann?
At 185.2 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Mettmann ranked 119th highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 174.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Mettmann compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Mettmann ranks 21 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,393 |
| 19 | Hohenlohekreis | €2,377 |
| 20 | Mainz-Bingen | €2,321 |
| 21 | Mettmann | €2,318 |
| 22 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,259 |
| 23 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | €2,226 |
| 24 | Hochtaunuskreis | €2,225 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Mettmann ranks 18 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,897 |
| 16 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,872 |
| 17 | Mainz-Bingen | €1,866 |
| 18 | Mettmann | €1,851 |
| 19 | Altötting | €1,816 |
| 20 | Hohenlohekreis | €1,761 |
| 21 | Starnberg | €1,745 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Mettmann ranks 60 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,826 |
| 58 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,796 |
| 59 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €2,733 |
| 60 | Mettmann | €2,730 |
| 61 | Uelzen | €2,691 |
| 62 | Osterholz | €2,691 |
| 63 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,685 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Mettmann ranks 43 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,117 |
| 41 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,070 |
| 42 | Unna | €1,062 |
| 43 | Mettmann | €1,042 |
| 44 | St. Wendel | €977 |
| 45 | Märkischer Kreis | €958 |
| 46 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €950 |
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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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