Government budget and revenue in Sömmerda (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
The tax revenue of its municipalities per resident in Sömmerda was €1,105 in 2023, 63rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €1,446. In 2019 the figure was €784.
How rich are the municipalities in Sömmerda?
At €815 in 2023, the municipal tax-raising capacity (Steuerkraft) per resident in Sömmerda ranked 58th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €1,080). That is up from €613 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much business tax does Sömmerda collect?
In 2023, Sömmerda recorded a business tax (Gewerbesteuer) take per resident of €621, compared with €669 in the median German district, which ranks it 168th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €332 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much debt does Sömmerda have?
At €1,245 in 2023, the municipal debt per resident in Sömmerda ranked 182nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €1,114). It was €1,331 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyDoes Sömmerda have short-term cash loans?
In 2023, Sömmerda recorded a short-term cash credit (Kassenkredite) owed by its councils per resident of €13, compared with €23 in the median German district, which ranks it 174th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €6 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 Sömmerda?
In 2023, Sömmerda had 163.0 municipal staff per 10,000 residents, compared with 162.5 in the median German district, which ranks it 195th highest of 396 districts. In 2019 the figure was 154.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Sömmerda compares with other districts in Germany
Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 338 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Steuereinnahmen der Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände in Euro je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax revenue per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | Friesland (DE) | €1,116 |
| 336 | Helmstedt | €1,113 |
| 337 | Börde | €1,107 |
| 338 | Sömmerda | €1,105 |
| 339 | Schaumburg | €1,098 |
| 340 | Südwestpfalz | €1,096 |
| 341 | Leer | €1,092 |
Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 343 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gemeindliche Steuerkraft in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal tax capacity per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 340 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €819 |
| 341 | Ilm-Kreis | €817 |
| 342 | Meißen | €815 |
| 343 | Sömmerda | €815 |
| 344 | Oder-Spree | €809 |
| 345 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €807 |
| 346 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €807 |
Municipal debt per resident (€) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 182 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kommunale Schulden in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | Fulda | €1,277 |
| 180 | Northeim | €1,276 |
| 181 | Soest | €1,254 |
| 182 | Sömmerda | €1,245 |
| 183 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €1,238 |
| 184 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €1,236 |
| 185 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €1,218 |
Municipal cash credits per resident (€) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 227 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kassenkredite in € je Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Municipal cash credits per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €15 |
| 225 | Ammerland | €13 |
| 226 | Leipzig | €13 |
| 227 | Sömmerda | €13 |
| 228 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €13 |
| 229 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | €13 |
| 230 | Reutlingen | €12 |
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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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