Government budget and revenue in Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
At €1,593 in 2023, the tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in the city of Flensburg ranked 125th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,446). In 2019 the figure was €1,213.
How rich are the municipalities in Flensburg?
The municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in the city of Flensburg was €1,067 in 2023, 192nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,080. That is up from €825 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Flensburg collect?
In 2023, the city of Flensburg recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €936, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 74th highest of 400 districts. It was €567 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Flensburg have?
In 2023, the city of Flensburg recorded a municipal debt per resident of €333, compared with €1,114 in the median German district, which ranks it 30th lowest of 400 districts. It was €913 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Flensburg have short-term cash loans?
At €0 in 2023, the short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in the city of Flensburg ranked 97th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €23). It was €366 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 Flensburg?
At 159.7 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in the city of Flensburg ranked 187th lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 148.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 125 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,598 |
| 123 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €1,595 |
| 124 | Vechta | €1,594 |
| 125 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,593 |
| 126 | Kassel, Landkreis | €1,593 |
| 127 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,590 |
| 128 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €1,584 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 209 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Coesfeld | €1,072 |
| 207 | Gießen, Landkreis | €1,071 |
| 208 | Cloppenburg | €1,070 |
| 209 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,067 |
| 210 | Haßberge | €1,067 |
| 211 | Viersen | €1,066 |
| 212 | Oberhavel | €1,064 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 371 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | Uckermark | €344 |
| 369 | Mittelsachsen | €336 |
| 370 | Zwickau | €335 |
| 371 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €333 |
| 372 | Teltow-Fläming | €315 |
| 373 | Sigmaringen | €305 |
| 374 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €300 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 304 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Greiz | €0 |
| 302 | Bodenseekreis | €0 |
| 303 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €0 |
| 304 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 305 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 306 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €0 |
| 307 | Hamburg | €0 |
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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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