Government budget and revenue in Nordsachsen (Saxony, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Nordsachsen recorded a tax revenue of its municipalities per resident of €980, compared with €1,446 in the median German district, which ranks it 35th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €835.
How rich are the municipalities in Nordsachsen?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Nordsachsen was €741 in 2023, 35th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. In 2019 the figure was €643.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Nordsachsen collect?
At €477 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Nordsachsen ranked 64th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). In 2019 the figure was €356.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Nordsachsen have?
The municipal debt per resident in Nordsachsen was €1,314 in 2023, 173rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,114. It was €1,150 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Nordsachsen have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Nordsachsen was €343 in 2023, 90th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. In 2019 the figure was €83.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people work for the council in Nordsachsen?
The number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Nordsachsen was 161.6 in 2023, 192nd lowest of 396 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 162.5. It was 151.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Nordsachsen compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 366 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 363 | Bautzen | €987 |
| 364 | Salzlandkreis | €985 |
| 365 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €980 |
| 366 | Nordsachsen | €980 |
| 367 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €978 |
| 368 | Landkreis Rostock | €974 |
| 369 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €972 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 366 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 363 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €743 |
| 364 | Wittenberg | €742 |
| 365 | Bautzen | €741 |
| 366 | Nordsachsen | €741 |
| 367 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €740 |
| 368 | Eichsfeld | €738 |
| 369 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €733 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 173 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Euskirchen | €1,330 |
| 171 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €1,330 |
| 172 | Leer | €1,323 |
| 173 | Nordsachsen | €1,314 |
| 174 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €1,309 |
| 175 | München, Landkreis | €1,292 |
| 176 | Segeberg | €1,288 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 90 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Ostalbkreis | €379 |
| 88 | Region Hannover | €361 |
| 89 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €353 |
| 90 | Nordsachsen | €343 |
| 91 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €329 |
| 92 | Höxter | €327 |
| 93 | Spree-Neiße | €314 |
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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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