Government budget and revenue in Südwestpfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Südwestpfalz was €1,096 in 2023, 61st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €836.
How rich are the municipalities in Südwestpfalz?
At €866 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Südwestpfalz ranked 84th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €692 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Südwestpfalz collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Südwestpfalz was €372 in 2023, 19th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. That is up from €245 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Südwestpfalz have?
At €1,782 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Südwestpfalz ranked 125th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €1,387 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Südwestpfalz have short-term cash loans?
At €414 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Südwestpfalz ranked 81st highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). That is up from €208 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 Südwestpfalz?
In 2023, Südwestpfalz had 95.4 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 16th lowest of 396 districts. In 2019 the figure was 84.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Südwestpfalz compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Südwestpfalz ranks 340 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | Börde | €1,107 |
| 338 | Sömmerda | €1,105 |
| 339 | Schaumburg | €1,098 |
| 340 | Südwestpfalz | €1,096 |
| 341 | Leer | €1,092 |
| 342 | Plön | €1,090 |
| 343 | Peine | €1,087 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Südwestpfalz ranks 317 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Börde | €871 |
| 315 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €871 |
| 316 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €869 |
| 317 | Südwestpfalz | €866 |
| 318 | Leipzig | €864 |
| 319 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €864 |
| 320 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €864 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Südwestpfalz ranks 125 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €1,821 |
| 123 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,811 |
| 124 | Neuwied | €1,793 |
| 125 | Südwestpfalz | €1,782 |
| 126 | Viersen | €1,778 |
| 127 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,768 |
| 128 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €1,761 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Südwestpfalz ranks 81 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €442 |
| 79 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €436 |
| 80 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €434 |
| 81 | Südwestpfalz | €414 |
| 82 | Wolfenbüttel | €397 |
| 83 | Merzig-Wadern | €392 |
| 84 | Herford | €390 |
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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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