Government budget and revenue in Paderborn (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
At €1,510 in 2023, the tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Paderborn ranked 166th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,446). In 2019 the figure was €1,178.
How rich are the municipalities in Paderborn?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Paderborn was €1,089 in 2023, 198th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €879 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Paderborn collect?
At €811 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Paderborn ranked 124th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). That is up from €543 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Paderborn have?
In 2023, Paderborn recorded a municipal debt per resident of €977, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 178th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €731.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Paderborn have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Paderborn recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €138, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 127th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €37 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 Paderborn?
At 190.1 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Paderborn ranked 93rd highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). It was 170.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Paderborn compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Paderborn ranks 166 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Roth | €1,518 |
| 164 | Diepholz | €1,514 |
| 165 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €1,511 |
| 166 | Paderborn | €1,510 |
| 167 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €1,505 |
| 168 | Günzburg | €1,505 |
| 169 | Aichach-Friedberg | €1,504 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Paderborn ranks 198 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,097 |
| 196 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €1,090 |
| 197 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €1,090 |
| 198 | Paderborn | €1,089 |
| 199 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €1,083 |
| 200 | Herford | €1,081 |
| 201 | Harburg | €1,078 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Paderborn ranks 223 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Ostalbkreis | €999 |
| 221 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €994 |
| 222 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €978 |
| 223 | Paderborn | €977 |
| 224 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €969 |
| 225 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €968 |
| 226 | Jerichower Land | €965 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Paderborn ranks 127 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €148 |
| 125 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €144 |
| 126 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €143 |
| 127 | Paderborn | €138 |
| 128 | Plön | €124 |
| 129 | Heidekreis | €115 |
| 130 | Börde | €114 |
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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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