Government budget and revenue in Westerwaldkreis (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Westerwaldkreis was €1,521 in 2023, 157th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €1,252 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Westerwaldkreis?
In 2023, Westerwaldkreis recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,140, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 172nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €970.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Westerwaldkreis collect?
In 2023, Westerwaldkreis recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €853, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 103rd highest of 400 districts. It was €708 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Westerwaldkreis have?
At €345 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Westerwaldkreis ranked 34th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). In 2019 the figure was €428.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Westerwaldkreis have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Westerwaldkreis was €8 in 2023, 156th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. It was €10 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 Westerwaldkreis?
In 2023, Westerwaldkreis had 133.6 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 95th lowest of 396 districts. It was 120.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Westerwaldkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Westerwaldkreis ranks 157 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 154 | Steinfurt | €1,525 |
| 155 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €1,524 |
| 156 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €1,523 |
| 157 | Westerwaldkreis | €1,521 |
| 158 | Sigmaringen | €1,521 |
| 159 | Herford | €1,520 |
| 160 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,520 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Westerwaldkreis ranks 172 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,144 |
| 170 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | €1,144 |
| 171 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €1,142 |
| 172 | Westerwaldkreis | €1,140 |
| 173 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,140 |
| 174 | Germersheim | €1,139 |
| 175 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,139 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Westerwaldkreis ranks 367 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €369 |
| 365 | Enzkreis | €362 |
| 366 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €361 |
| 367 | Westerwaldkreis | €345 |
| 368 | Uckermark | €344 |
| 369 | Mittelsachsen | €336 |
| 370 | Zwickau | €335 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Westerwaldkreis ranks 245 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Passau, Landkreis | €9 |
| 243 | Landkreis Rostock | €9 |
| 244 | Sigmaringen | €9 |
| 245 | Westerwaldkreis | €8 |
| 246 | Oberhavel | €8 |
| 247 | Northeim | €8 |
| 248 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | €8 |
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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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