Government budget and revenue in Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of Mainz recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €1,885, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 58th highest of 400 districts. It was €1,453 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Mainz?
In 2023, the city of Mainz recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,566, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,053.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Mainz collect?
In 2023, the city of Mainz recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €1,093, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 46th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €688.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Mainz have?
At €2,122 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in the city of Mainz ranked 100th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €5,401 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Mainz have short-term cash loans?
At €670 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Mainz ranked 65th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €526 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 Mainz?
At 184.3 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Mainz ranked 122nd highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 173.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 58 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gütersloh | €1,906 |
| 56 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,891 |
| 57 | Biberach | €1,890 |
| 58 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,885 |
| 59 | Schwäbisch Hall | €1,877 |
| 60 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,872 |
| 61 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €1,863 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 33 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €1,590 |
| 31 | Biberach | €1,588 |
| 32 | Offenbach, Landkreis | €1,577 |
| 33 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,566 |
| 34 | Rottweil | €1,563 |
| 35 | Ludwigsburg | €1,553 |
| 36 | Esslingen | €1,548 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 100 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Lippe | €2,193 |
| 98 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,184 |
| 99 | Hildesheim | €2,177 |
| 100 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,122 |
| 101 | Heidekreis | €2,117 |
| 102 | Pinneberg | €2,115 |
| 103 | Ahrweiler | €2,112 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 65 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Cochem-Zell | €731 |
| 63 | Holzminden | €717 |
| 64 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €689 |
| 65 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €670 |
| 66 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €645 |
| 67 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €630 |
| 68 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €616 |
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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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