Government budget and revenue in Leipzig (Saxony, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Leipzig was €1,196 in 2023, 91st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €859.
How rich are the municipalities in Leipzig?
In 2023, Leipzig recorded a municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident of €864, compared with €1,080 in the median German district, which ranks it 83rd lowest of 400 districts. It was €662 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Leipzig collect?
The business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Leipzig was €699 in 2023, 186th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €669. In 2019 the figure was €369.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Leipzig have?
In 2023, Leipzig recorded a municipal debt per resident of €421, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 47th lowest of 400 districts. It was €594 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Leipzig have short-term cash loans?
At €13 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Leipzig ranked 175th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €4 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 Leipzig?
At 154.8 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Leipzig ranked 164th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 146.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Leipzig compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Leipzig ranks 310 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 307 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €1,198 |
| 308 | Heinsberg | €1,197 |
| 309 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €1,197 |
| 310 | Leipzig | €1,196 |
| 311 | Alzey-Worms | €1,194 |
| 312 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,194 |
| 313 | Cochem-Zell | €1,192 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Leipzig ranks 318 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 315 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €871 |
| 316 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €869 |
| 317 | Südwestpfalz | €866 |
| 318 | Leipzig | €864 |
| 319 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €864 |
| 320 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €864 |
| 321 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €863 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Leipzig ranks 354 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | Bautzen | €432 |
| 352 | Ammerland | €430 |
| 353 | Bodenseekreis | €425 |
| 354 | Leipzig | €421 |
| 355 | Landkreis Rostock | €419 |
| 356 | Gotha | €418 |
| 357 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €416 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Leipzig ranks 226 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €15 |
| 224 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €15 |
| 225 | Ammerland | €13 |
| 226 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 227 | Sömmerda | €13 |
| 228 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €13 |
| 229 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | €13 |
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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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