Government budget and revenue in Siegen-Wittgenstein (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Siegen-Wittgenstein recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,759, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 78th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,508.
How rich are the municipalities in Siegen-Wittgenstein?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Siegen-Wittgenstein was €1,182 in 2023, 151st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €1,043 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Siegen-Wittgenstein collect?
In 2023, Siegen-Wittgenstein recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €949, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 71st highest of 400 districts. That is up from €794 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Siegen-Wittgenstein have?
The municipal debt per resident in Siegen-Wittgenstein was €1,761 in 2023, 128th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €2,003.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Siegen-Wittgenstein have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Siegen-Wittgenstein was €950 in 2023, 46th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. It was €1,185 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 Siegen-Wittgenstein?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Siegen-Wittgenstein was 137.8 in 2023, 121st lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. In 2019 the figure was 125.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Siegen-Wittgenstein compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Siegen-Wittgenstein ranks 78 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Tuttlingen | €1,775 |
| 76 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,764 |
| 77 | Stormarn | €1,760 |
| 78 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €1,759 |
| 79 | Nordfriesland | €1,757 |
| 80 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,755 |
| 81 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,748 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Siegen-Wittgenstein ranks 151 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Verden | €1,189 |
| 149 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €1,188 |
| 150 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €1,184 |
| 151 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €1,182 |
| 152 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,179 |
| 153 | Miltenberg | €1,177 |
| 154 | Straubing-Bogen | €1,176 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Siegen-Wittgenstein ranks 128 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Südwestpfalz | €1,782 |
| 126 | Viersen | €1,778 |
| 127 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,768 |
| 128 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €1,761 |
| 129 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,757 |
| 130 | Wetteraukreis | €1,728 |
| 131 | Cuxhaven | €1,720 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Siegen-Wittgenstein ranks 46 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Mettmann | €1,042 |
| 44 | St. Wendel | €977 |
| 45 | Märkischer Kreis | €958 |
| 46 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €950 |
| 47 | Salzlandkreis | €946 |
| 48 | Harz | €936 |
| 49 | Wesel | €907 |
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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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