Government budget and revenue in Merzig-Wadern (Saarland, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Merzig-Wadern recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €945, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 24th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €890 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Merzig-Wadern?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Merzig-Wadern was €684 in 2023, 16th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €658 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Merzig-Wadern collect?
At €435 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Merzig-Wadern ranked 45th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €432 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Merzig-Wadern have?
At €1,529 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Merzig-Wadern ranked 151st highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €2,333 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Merzig-Wadern have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Merzig-Wadern recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €392, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 83rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €1,163.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Merzig-Wadern?
At 129.0 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Merzig-Wadern ranked 78th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). It was 119.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Merzig-Wadern compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Merzig-Wadern ranks 377 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | Havelland | €952 |
| 375 | Prignitz | €950 |
| 376 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €949 |
| 377 | Merzig-Wadern | €945 |
| 378 | Barnim | €945 |
| 379 | Stendal | €936 |
| 380 | Nordhausen | €930 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Merzig-Wadern ranks 385 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €705 |
| 383 | Jerichower Land | €701 |
| 384 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | €684 |
| 385 | Merzig-Wadern | €684 |
| 386 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €682 |
| 387 | Gotha | €679 |
| 388 | Erzgebirgskreis | €678 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Merzig-Wadern ranks 151 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Altötting | €1,532 |
| 149 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €1,531 |
| 150 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €1,530 |
| 151 | Merzig-Wadern | €1,529 |
| 152 | Nienburg (Weser) | €1,502 |
| 153 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €1,501 |
| 154 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,486 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Merzig-Wadern ranks 83 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €434 |
| 81 | Südwestpfalz | €414 |
| 82 | Wolfenbüttel | €397 |
| 83 | Merzig-Wadern | €392 |
| 84 | Herford | €390 |
| 85 | Cuxhaven | €383 |
| 86 | Saarlouis | €380 |
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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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