Government budget and revenue in Saarlouis (Saarland, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Saarlouis was €1,149 in 2023, 76th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. That is up from €990 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Saarlouis?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Saarlouis was €842 in 2023, 70th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €750.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Saarlouis collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Saarlouis was €563 in 2023, 125th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. In 2019 the figure was €408.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Saarlouis have?
At €1,659 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Saarlouis ranked 136th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). In 2019 the figure was €2,434.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Saarlouis have short-term cash loans?
At €380 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Saarlouis ranked 86th highest of 400 German districts (district median €23). That is down from €1,289 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 Saarlouis?
At 149.0 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Saarlouis ranked 152nd lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 140.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Saarlouis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 325 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | €1,155 |
| 323 | St. Wendel | €1,154 |
| 324 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,149 |
| 325 | Saarlouis | €1,149 |
| 326 | Bad Kreuznach | €1,145 |
| 327 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €1,144 |
| 328 | Ilm-Kreis | €1,128 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 331 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | Peine | €846 |
| 329 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €844 |
| 330 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | €844 |
| 331 | Saarlouis | €842 |
| 332 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €841 |
| 333 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €837 |
| 334 | Görlitz | €833 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 136 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Harz | €1,688 |
| 134 | Salzlandkreis | €1,686 |
| 135 | Ebersberg | €1,671 |
| 136 | Saarlouis | €1,659 |
| 137 | Amberg-Sulzbach | €1,658 |
| 138 | Wittenberg | €1,617 |
| 139 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | €1,616 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 86 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Merzig-Wadern | €392 |
| 84 | Herford | €390 |
| 85 | Cuxhaven | €383 |
| 86 | Saarlouis | €380 |
| 87 | Ostalbkreis | €379 |
| 88 | Region Hannover | €361 |
| 89 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €353 |
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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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