Government budget and revenue in Städteregion Aachen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Städteregion Aachen was €1,530 in 2023, 153rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,321.
How rich are the municipalities in Städteregion Aachen?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,019, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 159th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €896 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Städteregion Aachen collect?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €808, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 125th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €635 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Städteregion Aachen have?
The municipal debt per resident in Städteregion Aachen was €2,836 in 2023, 55th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. In 2019 the figure was €2,842.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Städteregion Aachen have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €1,070, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 41st highest of 400 districts. That is down from €1,295 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 Städteregion Aachen?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Städteregion Aachen was 188.5 in 2023, 103rd highest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. In 2019 the figure was 172.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Städteregion Aachen compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 153 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €1,535 |
| 151 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,530 |
| 152 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,530 |
| 153 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,530 |
| 154 | Steinfurt | €1,525 |
| 155 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €1,524 |
| 156 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €1,523 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 242 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,029 |
| 240 | Ostholstein | €1,024 |
| 241 | Neuwied | €1,019 |
| 242 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,019 |
| 243 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €1,015 |
| 244 | Vogelsbergkreis | €1,013 |
| 245 | Mayen-Koblenz | €1,013 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 55 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Wesel | €2,892 |
| 53 | Birkenfeld | €2,884 |
| 54 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €2,846 |
| 55 | Städteregion Aachen | €2,836 |
| 56 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €2,831 |
| 57 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,826 |
| 58 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,796 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 41 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Düren | €1,210 |
| 39 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €1,207 |
| 40 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,117 |
| 41 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,070 |
| 42 | Unna | €1,062 |
| 43 | Mettmann | €1,042 |
| 44 | St. Wendel | €977 |
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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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