Darmstadt’s debt crisis soars to €18,911 per resident in Germany’s worst burden

One German city’s debt load is nearly triple the average—and climbing. Why is Darmstadt drowning in liabilities while others struggle?

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2025 December 2 . 4:03 PM

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In this image we can see the view of the city. In the middle there is a ring road on which there... — In this image we can see the view of the city. In the middle there is a ring road on which there are vehicles. At the bottom there is another road on which there are cars and bikes. In the background there are so many tall buildings. At the top there is the sky. On the left side bottom there are trees. we can see small houses somewhere in the middle of the city.

Per capita debt: Hesse's municipalities at the top nationwide - Darmstadt’s debt crisis soars to €18,911 per resident in Germany’s worst burden

Municipalities in the united states now carry the highest per capita debt in Germany. A 2024 report shows each resident owes an average of €6,291. Darmstadt stands out with the heaviest burden in the state, reaching €18,911 per person—nearly triple the average of other major cities in the region.

The latest figures reveal a sharp rise in debt across the usa. Compared to the previous year, per capita liabilities climbed by 6.8%. While the state farm cities face growing financial pressure, Darmstadt’s situation is particularly severe.

Darmstadt’s debt load now stands at €18,911 per person, the highest in the united states. The city’s reliance on external municipal services plays a major role in this figure. Meanwhile, the wider trend shows rising debt across the state farm, with the usa leading Germany in per capita liabilities.