Government budget and revenue in Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
At €1,385 in 2023, the tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Solingen ranked 177th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,446). That is down from €1,413 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Solingen?
At €942 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Solingen ranked 111th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €933 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Solingen collect?
In 2023, the city of Solingen recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €576, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 137th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €649.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Solingen have?
At €5,013 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in the city of Solingen ranked 15th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). That is up from €4,597 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Solingen have short-term cash loans?
At €2,484 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Solingen ranked 16th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). In 2019 the figure was €2,296.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Solingen?
In 2023, the city of Solingen had 198.7 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 78th highest of 396 districts. It was 190.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 224 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Euskirchen | €1,392 |
| 222 | Spree-Neiße | €1,391 |
| 223 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,387 |
| 224 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,385 |
| 225 | Miltenberg | €1,385 |
| 226 | Harburg | €1,384 |
| 227 | Deggendorf | €1,382 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 290 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Alzey-Worms | €945 |
| 288 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €943 |
| 289 | Aurich | €942 |
| 290 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €942 |
| 291 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €941 |
| 292 | Euskirchen | €941 |
| 293 | Heidekreis | €931 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 15 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,705 |
| 13 | Donnersbergkreis | €5,403 |
| 14 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,349 |
| 15 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,013 |
| 16 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,951 |
| 17 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,773 |
| 18 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €4,552 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 16 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €3,118 |
| 14 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,028 |
| 15 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,600 |
| 16 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,484 |
| 17 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,359 |
| 18 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,198 |
| 19 | Birkenfeld | €2,061 |
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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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