Government budget and revenue in Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
At €1,624 in 2023, the tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Remscheid ranked 111th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,446). That is up from €1,434 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Remscheid?
At €1,045 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Remscheid ranked 171st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €940 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Remscheid collect?
At €839 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in the city of Remscheid ranked 109th highest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €687 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Remscheid have?
The municipal debt per resident in the city of Remscheid was €5,843 in 2023, 11th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. It was €5,545 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Remscheid have short-term cash loans?
At €3,774 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Remscheid ranked 10th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €3,446 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 Remscheid?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Remscheid was 188.5 in 2023, 104th highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. That is up from 164.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 111 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Märkischer Kreis | €1,633 |
| 109 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €1,626 |
| 110 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €1,624 |
| 111 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,624 |
| 112 | Dahme-Spreewald | €1,620 |
| 113 | Bodenseekreis | €1,619 |
| 114 | Erding | €1,617 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 230 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €1,047 |
| 228 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €1,047 |
| 229 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €1,045 |
| 230 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,045 |
| 231 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €1,045 |
| 232 | Göttingen | €1,040 |
| 233 | Minden-Lübbecke | €1,039 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 11 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €6,873 |
| 9 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | €6,384 |
| 10 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | €6,062 |
| 11 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,843 |
| 12 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,705 |
| 13 | Donnersbergkreis | €5,403 |
| 14 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,349 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 10 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,038 |
| 8 | Donnersbergkreis | €3,861 |
| 9 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,860 |
| 10 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
| 11 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,678 |
| 12 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,176 |
| 13 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €3,118 |
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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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