Government budget and revenue in Harz (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Harz was €890 in 2023, 12th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. It was €753 in 2019.
How rich are the municipalities in Harz?
In 2023, Harz recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €670, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 8th lowest of 400 districts. It was €582 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Harz collect?
At €393 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Harz ranked 27th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €293 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Harz have?
At €1,688 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Harz ranked 133rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €1,604 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Harz have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Harz recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €936, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 48th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €777 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 Harz?
At 190.5 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Harz ranked 92nd highest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). It was 182.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Harz compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Harz ranks 389 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 386 | Jerichower Land | €892 |
| 387 | Kusel | €891 |
| 388 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €890 |
| 389 | Harz | €890 |
| 390 | Erzgebirgskreis | €890 |
| 391 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €881 |
| 392 | Gotha | €879 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Harz ranks 393 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | Nordhausen | €677 |
| 391 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €674 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €672 |
| 393 | Harz | €670 |
| 394 | Greiz | €666 |
| 395 | Hildburghausen | €663 |
| 396 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €655 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Harz ranks 133 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Wetteraukreis | €1,728 |
| 131 | Cuxhaven | €1,720 |
| 132 | Lichtenfels | €1,696 |
| 133 | Harz | €1,688 |
| 134 | Salzlandkreis | €1,686 |
| 135 | Ebersberg | €1,671 |
| 136 | Saarlouis | €1,659 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Harz ranks 48 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Märkischer Kreis | €958 |
| 46 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €950 |
| 47 | Salzlandkreis | €946 |
| 48 | Harz | €936 |
| 49 | Wesel | €907 |
| 50 | Mayen-Koblenz | €903 |
| 51 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €889 |
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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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