Government budget and revenue in Ostholstein (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Ostholstein was €1,291 in 2023, 132nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €1,036.
How rich are the municipalities in Ostholstein?
At €1,024 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Ostholstein ranked 161st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). In 2019 the figure was €838.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Ostholstein collect?
At €587 in 2023, the business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident in Ostholstein ranked 144th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €669). It was €423 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Ostholstein have?
At €1,559 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Ostholstein ranked 147th highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €1,047 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Ostholstein have short-term cash loans?
The short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident in Ostholstein was €25 in 2023, 196th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €23. It was €30 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 Ostholstein?
At 133.0 in 2023, the number of municipal staff per 10,000 residents in Ostholstein ranked 92nd lowest of 396 German districts (district median 162.5). In 2019 the figure was 117.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Ostholstein compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Ostholstein ranks 269 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €1,301 |
| 267 | Hildesheim | €1,293 |
| 268 | Uelzen | €1,293 |
| 269 | Ostholstein | €1,291 |
| 270 | Lichtenfels | €1,289 |
| 271 | Südliche Weinstraße | €1,285 |
| 272 | Oberhavel | €1,284 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Ostholstein ranks 240 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Limburg-Weilburg | €1,035 |
| 238 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €1,031 |
| 239 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,029 |
| 240 | Ostholstein | €1,024 |
| 241 | Neuwied | €1,019 |
| 242 | Städteregion Aachen | €1,019 |
| 243 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €1,015 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Ostholstein ranks 147 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €1,569 |
| 145 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | €1,565 |
| 146 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,565 |
| 147 | Ostholstein | €1,559 |
| 148 | Altötting | €1,532 |
| 149 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €1,531 |
| 150 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €1,530 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Ostholstein ranks 196 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Steinburg | €28 |
| 194 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €26 |
| 195 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26 |
| 196 | Ostholstein | €25 |
| 197 | Segeberg | €25 |
| 198 | Waldshut | €25 |
| 199 | Ludwigsburg | €25 |
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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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