Scotland · single-tier councils · 2024-25
Dundee City Council budget and spending
Dundee City Council had net current service expenditure of £414.3m in 2024-25, about £2,792 for each of its 148,390 residents. By total budget it is 112th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £414.3m
- Spend per resident
- £2,792
- 40th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 148,390
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 112th
- of 185 single-tier councils
This is the council budget only (net current service expenditure). NHS, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest are not included. In two-tier counties, education and social care sit with the county, not the district.
Where Dundee City Council spends its money
- Education£199.1m
48.1% of the budget
- Social work£156.3m
37.7% of the budget
- Culture£25.6m
6.2% of the budget
- Environment£17.4m
4.2% of the budget
- Central services£17.4m
4.2% of the budget
- Housing (non-HRA)£6.3m
1.5% of the budget
- Roads and transport£4.3m
1.0% of the budget
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Dundee City Council: common questions
How much does Dundee City Council spend?
Dundee City Council had net current service expenditure of £414.3m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does Dundee City Council spend per resident?
About £2,792 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £414.3m and an ONS population estimate of 148,390. That is 40th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does Dundee City Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £199.1m, 48.1% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of Dundee City Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 37.7% of net service spending in 2024-25.