Government budget and revenue in Lo Barnechea, Chile: official figures
The municipality of Lo Barnechea received CLP 147.9 billion in revenue during 2025, 7th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for total revenue; this is the general municipal budget and leaves out the opening cash balance and the separate education and health services. In 2023 it was CLP 130.8 billion, a nominal change of +13.1% (pesos not adjusted for inflation), 20th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for that change.
How much does the municipality of Lo Barnechea receive per resident?
Municipal revenue in Lo Barnechea comuna in 2025 came to CLP 1,128,361 per resident, 3rd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site; the median of the 63 cities is CLP 334,820. Per-resident figures use the 2024 INE population projection.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much does Lo Barnechea receive from the Fondo Comun Municipal?
The Fondo Comun Municipal, the national fund that redistributes municipal property and licence income between comunas, paid the municipality of Lo Barnechea CLP 2.7 billion in 2025, or CLP 20,827 per resident. That is 1.8% of the municipality's 2025 revenue, 3rd lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the share; the largest share among the 63 is 73.0% in Cerro Navia.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyIs the Fondo Comun Municipal payment to Lo Barnechea growing?
Payments from the Fondo Comun Municipal to Lo Barnechea changed from CLP 2.5 billion in 2023 to CLP 2.7 billion in 2025, a nominal change of +9.4%, 16th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the change; the 2025 per-resident payment ranks 3rd lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much tax and licence income does the municipality of Lo Barnechea collect?
Taxes and licence fees collected by the municipality of Lo Barnechea (business licences, vehicle permits and its share of property tax) brought in CLP 131.2 billion in 2025, CLP 1,001,064 per resident, 2nd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site. They made up 88.7% of municipal revenue (2nd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site); in 2023 they were CLP 114.5 billion, a nominal change of +14.6%.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much do businesses and vehicle owners pay the municipality of Lo Barnechea?
Business licence (patente) income of the municipality of Lo Barnechea was CLP 52.7 billion in 2025, CLP 402,433 per resident, 3rd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site; vehicle circulation permits brought in CLP 26.8 billion (CLP 204,405 per resident, the highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site).
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much does the municipality of Lo Barnechea spend per resident?
The municipality of Lo Barnechea spent (obligations incurred) CLP 148.8 billion on its general budget in 2025, CLP 1,135,656 per resident, 3rd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site; this excludes spending of the separate municipal education and health services.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much of the budget of Lo Barnechea goes on staff?
Staff costs were 20.2% of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Lo Barnechea (CLP 30.1 billion), 16th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the share; services and consumables (goods and services) were 27.7%.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much does the municipality of Lo Barnechea spend on investment?
Investment projects (iniciativas de inversion) took CLP 9.3 billion of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Lo Barnechea, CLP 71,134 per resident (2nd highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site) and 6.3% of its spending (16th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site).
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much debt does the municipality of Lo Barnechea repay each year?
Debt service (repayments and interest) was 2.3% of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Lo Barnechea, CLP 3.4 billion, 30th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the share.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow Lo Barnechea compares with other cities in Chile
Municipal revenue received per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 3 of 63, highest first. General municipal budget, Contraloria budget execution; excludes opening cash balance and the education and health services; population is the 2024 INE projection
| Rank | City | Municipal revenue received per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Condes | CLP 1,335,333 |
| 2 | Providencia | CLP 1,222,289 |
| 3 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 1,128,361 |
| 4 | Lo Prado | CLP 578,743 |
| 5 | San Joaquín | CLP 529,114 |
| 6 | Huechuraba | CLP 516,903 |
| 7 | Renca | CLP 514,579 |
Municipal revenue received, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 7 of 63, highest first. General municipal budget, Contraloria budget execution
| Rank | City | Municipal revenue received, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | La Florida | CLP 178.8 billion |
| 5 | Maipú | CLP 178.5 billion |
| 6 | Antofagasta | CLP 148.8 billion |
| 7 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 147.9 billion |
| 8 | Puente Alto | CLP 143.7 billion |
| 9 | Viña del Mar | CLP 139.9 billion |
| 10 | Valparaíso | CLP 138.7 billion |
Fondo Comun Municipal as a share of municipal revenue, 2025 (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 61 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Fondo Comun Municipal as a share of municipal revenue, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Colina | 7.3% |
| 58 | Huechuraba | 6.9% |
| 59 | Santiago | 6.4% |
| 60 | Ñuñoa | 5.1% |
| 61 | Lo Barnechea | 1.8% |
| 62 | Providencia | 1.8% |
| 63 | Las Condes | 1.2% |
Fondo Comun Municipal payment per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 61 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Fondo Comun Municipal payment per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Huechuraba | CLP 35,474 |
| 58 | San Miguel | CLP 27,163 |
| 59 | Santiago | CLP 25,454 |
| 60 | Providencia | CLP 21,597 |
| 61 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 20,827 |
| 62 | Ñuñoa | CLP 16,962 |
| 63 | Las Condes | CLP 15,520 |
Taxes and licence fees collected per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 2 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Taxes and licence fees collected per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Condes | CLP 1,202,217 |
| 2 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 1,001,064 |
| 3 | Providencia | CLP 998,880 |
| 4 | Huechuraba | CLP 442,110 |
| 5 | Colina | CLP 292,336 |
| 6 | Santiago | CLP 283,463 |
| 7 | Peñalolén | CLP 228,053 |
Municipal spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 3 of 63, highest first. General municipal budget, obligations incurred
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Condes | CLP 1,270,798 |
| 2 | Providencia | CLP 1,246,463 |
| 3 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 1,135,656 |
| 4 | Lo Prado | CLP 567,564 |
| 5 | Peñalolén | CLP 548,724 |
| 6 | Huechuraba | CLP 544,637 |
| 7 | Pudahuel | CLP 537,003 |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending, 2025 (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 48 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Coronel | 20.7% |
| 46 | Iquique | 20.7% |
| 47 | Quinta Normal | 20.2% |
| 48 | Lo Barnechea | 20.2% |
| 49 | Lo Prado | 19.9% |
| 50 | Renca | 19.8% |
| 51 | Providencia | 19.7% |
Investment spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 2 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Investment spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providencia | CLP 74,837 |
| 2 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 71,134 |
| 3 | Ovalle | CLP 64,078 |
| 4 | Coronel | CLP 59,282 |
| 5 | Quinta Normal | CLP 44,026 |
| 6 | Talca | CLP 33,728 |
| 7 | Coquimbo | CLP 33,309 |
Change in municipal revenue 2023 to 2025 (nominal) (2023-2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 44 of 63, highest first. Nominal pesos, not adjusted for inflation
| Rank | City | Change in municipal revenue 2023 to 2025 (nominal) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Quilicura | +13.6% |
| 42 | Coquimbo | +13.3% |
| 43 | Puerto Montt | +13.2% |
| 44 | Lo Barnechea | +13.1% |
| 45 | Puente Alto | +13.0% |
| 46 | El Bosque | +13.0% |
| 47 | Macul | +12.9% |
Business licence (patente) income per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Lo Barnechea ranks 3 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Business licence (patente) income per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Condes | CLP 849,041 |
| 2 | Providencia | CLP 582,139 |
| 3 | Lo Barnechea | CLP 402,433 |
| 4 | Huechuraba | CLP 236,375 |
| 5 | Santiago | CLP 170,696 |
| 6 | San Joaquín | CLP 125,149 |
| 7 | Lampa | CLP 118,844 |
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Sources
- Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile: Base de datos de ejecucion presupuestaria municipal 2025 (file of 2 September 2026; this copy keeps the rows of the 63 listed comunas, because the national file is 57 MB; national file sha256 fb4318e0...cf4a), read 29 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 52c1329e4222…)
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