Government budget and revenue in Recklinghausen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Recklinghausen recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,257, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 120th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,160.
How rich are the municipalities in Recklinghausen?
At €832 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Recklinghausen ranked 64th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). It was €769 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Recklinghausen collect?
At €487 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Recklinghausen ranked 70th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €444 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Recklinghausen have?
At €3,441 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Recklinghausen ranked 34th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is down from €3,855 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Recklinghausen have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Recklinghausen recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €1,880, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 22nd highest of 400 districts. It was €2,381 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 Recklinghausen?
At 188.2 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Recklinghausen ranked 105th highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 175.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Recklinghausen compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Recklinghausen ranks 281 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €1,261 |
| 279 | Limburg-Weilburg | €1,259 |
| 280 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €1,258 |
| 281 | Recklinghausen | €1,257 |
| 282 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €1,256 |
| 283 | Osterholz | €1,254 |
| 284 | Goslar | €1,254 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Recklinghausen ranks 337 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | Görlitz | €833 |
| 335 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €833 |
| 336 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €833 |
| 337 | Recklinghausen | €832 |
| 338 | Leer | €827 |
| 339 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €823 |
| 340 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €819 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Recklinghausen ranks 34 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,531 |
| 32 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €3,529 |
| 33 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,511 |
| 34 | Recklinghausen | €3,441 |
| 35 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,362 |
| 36 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 37 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,320 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Recklinghausen ranks 22 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Birkenfeld | €2,061 |
| 20 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,998 |
| 21 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,997 |
| 22 | Recklinghausen | €1,880 |
| 23 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €1,808 |
| 24 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,779 |
| 25 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,660 |
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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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