Government budget and revenue in Saarpfalz-Kreis (Saarland, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Saarpfalz-Kreis was €1,523 in 2023, 156th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,186.
How rich are the municipalities in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
In 2023, Saarpfalz-Kreis recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €1,048, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 175th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €880 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Saarpfalz-Kreis collect?
In 2023, Saarpfalz-Kreis recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €795, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 134th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €517.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Saarpfalz-Kreis have?
The municipal debt per resident in Saarpfalz-Kreis was €2,661 in 2023, 66th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. That is down from €3,747 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Saarpfalz-Kreis have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Saarpfalz-Kreis recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €689, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 64th highest of 400 districts. That is down from €1,883 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 Saarpfalz-Kreis?
At 147.1 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Saarpfalz-Kreis ranked 143rd lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). That is up from 143.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Saarpfalz-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Saarpfalz-Kreis ranks 156 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,530 |
| 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 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Saarpfalz-Kreis ranks 226 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €1,049 |
| 224 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,049 |
| 225 | Wolfenbüttel | €1,049 |
| 226 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €1,048 |
| 227 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €1,047 |
| 228 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €1,047 |
| 229 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €1,045 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Saarpfalz-Kreis ranks 66 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,685 |
| 64 | Vulkaneifel | €2,683 |
| 65 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €2,675 |
| 66 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €2,661 |
| 67 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,652 |
| 68 | Alzey-Worms | €2,650 |
| 69 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €2,648 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Saarpfalz-Kreis ranks 64 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Helmstedt | €756 |
| 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 |
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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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