Germany

GDP (Nominal)

Population

Berlin

Capital

EUR

Currency

Member Organizations

NATOG7G20UNOECDWTOIMFWorld BankEUSchengen Area

Government Revenue

Fiscal Year 2024

Government revenue breakdown by source

Germany Government Spending

Fiscal Year 2024

Government spending breakdown by category

Revenue SourcesShows the main sources of government income, helping to understand how the country funds its public services.

Lohn- und Einkommensteuer (Personal Income Tax)127.00B EUR

Körperschaftsteuer (Corporate Income Tax)20.00B EUR

Umsatzsteuer (Value Added Tax)135.00B EUR

Solidaritätszuschlag (Solidarity Surcharge)11.00B EUR

Energie- und Kraftstoffsteuern (Energy & Fuel Excises)35.10B EUR

Tabaksteuer (Tobacco Tax)14.00B EUR

Versicherungssteuer (Insurance Tax)15.00B EUR

Kfz-Steuer (Motor Vehicle Tax)9.00B EUR

Zölle (Customs Duties)3.00B EUR

Sonstige Einnahmen (Other Revenues)21.00B EUR

Total Revenue374.90B EUR

Spending AllocationShows how government funds are distributed across different sectors, revealing national priorities and commitments.

Soziale Sicherung (Social Security & Labor)219.80B EUR

Verteidigung (Defence)58.56B EUR

Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur (Transport & Comms)36.00B EUR

Bildung und Forschung (Education & Research)30.72B EUR

Zinsausgaben (Interest on Debt)39.00B EUR

Allgemeine Verwaltung (General Government)30.00B EUR

Übrige Ausgaben (Other Spending)105.10B EUR

Total Spending480.00B EUR

ControversiesFiscal controversies highlight political, social, or economic challenges that can affect a country's stability and future policy direction.

Debates around the constitutional ‘debt brake’ focus on whether to relax borrowing limits for infrastructure and green investments. The phased repeal of the Soli surcharge has also prompted discussions on replacing lost revenue without raising other taxes.

Spending EfficiencyMeasures how well public funds are used to achieve desired outcomes. High efficiency means more value for taxpayers and better services.

Germany scores very high on efficiency and transparency indices; its health system delivers good outcomes at moderate cost. Challenges remain in digitalizing federal and state services to reduce redundancy and improve citizen access.

Debt to GDPShows the size of a country's government debt compared to its economy. High ratios may signal fiscal risk, while lower ratios suggest more sustainable finances.

Debt to GDP:62%

Government Debt:$2,805,934,000,000 USD

Tax Burden Per Capita (beta)Tax Burden Level:
Green (Low): Less than $10,000 per capitaOrange (Moderate): $10,000 - $20,000 per capitaRed (High): $20,000 - $30,000 per capitaPurple (Very High): Over $30,000 per capita

$20,326 USD17,869 EURLevel: High