Government budget and revenue in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,568, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 134th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €1,308 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis was €1,055 in 2023, 181st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €920 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Rhein-Sieg-Kreis collect?
In 2023, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €635, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 177th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €484.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Rhein-Sieg-Kreis have?
The municipal debt per resident in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis was €3,278 in 2023, 38th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. It was €2,862 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Rhein-Sieg-Kreis have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €849, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 52nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €834.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Rhein-Sieg-Kreis was 137.0 in 2023, 118th lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 119.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Rhein-Sieg-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis ranks 134 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Verden | €1,577 |
| 132 | Birkenfeld | €1,573 |
| 133 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,569 |
| 134 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €1,568 |
| 135 | Enzkreis | €1,567 |
| 136 | Konstanz | €1,567 |
| 137 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €1,566 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis ranks 220 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €1,060 |
| 218 | Steinfurt | €1,059 |
| 219 | Spree-Neiße | €1,059 |
| 220 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €1,055 |
| 221 | Ammerland | €1,052 |
| 222 | Hof, Landkreis | €1,052 |
| 223 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €1,049 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis ranks 38 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,362 |
| 36 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 37 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,320 |
| 38 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €3,278 |
| 39 | Holzminden | €3,276 |
| 40 | Helmstedt | €3,237 |
| 41 | Trier-Saarburg | €3,228 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis ranks 52 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Wesel | €907 |
| 50 | Mayen-Koblenz | €903 |
| 51 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €889 |
| 52 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €849 |
| 53 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €842 |
| 54 | Wittenberg | €833 |
| 55 | Neuwied | €830 |
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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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