Government budget and revenue in Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of Mönchengladbach recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,530, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd highest of 400 districts. That is up from €1,273 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Mönchengladbach?
At €989 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Mönchengladbach ranked 136th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). It was €843 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Mönchengladbach collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the city of Mönchengladbach was €790 in 2023, 139th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. It was €573 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Mönchengladbach have?
The municipal debt per resident in the city of Mönchengladbach was €2,567 in 2023, 73rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €3,719.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Mönchengladbach have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, the city of Mönchengladbach recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €1,660, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 25th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,645.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Mönchengladbach?
At 150.6 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Mönchengladbach ranked 157th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). It was 136.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 152 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Reutlingen | €1,538 |
| 150 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €1,535 |
| 151 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,530 |
| 152 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,530 |
| 153 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,530 |
| 154 | Steinfurt | €1,525 |
| 155 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €1,524 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 265 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Freyung-Grafenau | €991 |
| 263 | Vulkaneifel | €990 |
| 264 | Wittmund | €990 |
| 265 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €989 |
| 266 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €989 |
| 267 | Wesel | €988 |
| 268 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €986 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 73 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €2,624 |
| 71 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,613 |
| 72 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €2,573 |
| 73 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,567 |
| 74 | Aurich | €2,567 |
| 75 | Bad Kreuznach | €2,556 |
| 76 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €2,553 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 25 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Recklinghausen | €1,880 |
| 23 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €1,808 |
| 24 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,779 |
| 25 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,660 |
| 26 | Bad Dürkheim | €1,628 |
| 27 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,586 |
| 28 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,526 |
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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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