Government budget and revenue in Puerto Montt, Chile: official figures
The municipality of Puerto Montt received CLP 84.5 billion in revenue during 2025, 22nd 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 74.7 billion, a nominal change of +13.2% (pesos not adjusted for inflation), 21st lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for that change.
How much does the municipality of Puerto Montt receive per resident?
Municipal revenue in Puerto Montt comuna in 2025 came to CLP 300,792 per resident, 24th lowest 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 Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt CLP 26.3 billion in 2025, or CLP 93,696 per resident. That is 31.1% of the municipality's 2025 revenue, 30th highest 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 Puerto Montt growing?
Payments from the Fondo Comun Municipal to Puerto Montt changed from CLP 24.8 billion in 2023 to CLP 26.3 billion in 2025, a nominal change of +6.1%, 11th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the change; the 2025 per-resident payment ranks 32nd highest 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 Puerto Montt collect?
Taxes and licence fees collected by the municipality of Puerto Montt (business licences, vehicle permits and its share of property tax) brought in CLP 48.9 billion in 2025, CLP 174,179 per resident, 18th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site. They made up 57.9% of municipal revenue (12th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site); in 2023 they were CLP 42.0 billion, a nominal change of +16.5%.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much do businesses and vehicle owners pay the municipality of Puerto Montt?
Business licence (patente) income of the municipality of Puerto Montt was CLP 22.1 billion in 2025, CLP 78,653 per resident, 16th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site; vehicle circulation permits brought in CLP 13.2 billion (CLP 47,016 per resident, 16th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site).
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much does the municipality of Puerto Montt spend per resident?
The municipality of Puerto Montt spent (obligations incurred) CLP 88.2 billion on its general budget in 2025, CLP 313,816 per resident, 24th lowest 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 Puerto Montt goes on staff?
Staff costs were 29.1% of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Puerto Montt (CLP 25.7 billion), 24th highest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the share; services and consumables (goods and services) were 37.8%.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much does the municipality of Puerto Montt spend on investment?
Investment projects (iniciativas de inversion) took CLP 2.1 billion of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Puerto Montt, CLP 7,416 per resident (18th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site) and 2.4% of its spending (23rd lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site).
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow much debt does the municipality of Puerto Montt repay each year?
Debt service (repayments and interest) was 1.7% of the 2025 spending of the municipality of Puerto Montt, CLP 1.5 billion, 28th lowest of 63 Chilean cities on this site for the share.
Source: Contraloria General de la Republica de Chile · saved copyHow Puerto Montt compares with other cities in Chile
Municipal revenue received per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 40 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Linares | CLP 313,780 |
| 38 | Maipú | CLP 304,250 |
| 39 | Talcahuano | CLP 302,277 |
| 40 | Puerto Montt | CLP 300,792 |
| 41 | Chillán | CLP 293,413 |
| 42 | Concepción | CLP 284,692 |
| 43 | Los Ángeles | CLP 284,506 |
Municipal revenue received, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 22 of 63, highest first. General municipal budget, Contraloria budget execution
| Rank | City | Municipal revenue received, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Coquimbo | CLP 91.9 billion |
| 20 | Ñuñoa | CLP 88.6 billion |
| 21 | Calama | CLP 85.9 billion |
| 22 | Puerto Montt | CLP 84.5 billion |
| 23 | Renca | CLP 83.9 billion |
| 24 | Quilicura | CLP 77.6 billion |
| 25 | Melipilla | CLP 72.8 billion |
Fondo Comun Municipal as a share of municipal revenue, 2025 (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 30 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Fondo Comun Municipal as a share of municipal revenue, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | San Pedro de la Paz | 31.9% |
| 28 | Osorno | 31.8% |
| 29 | Lo Prado | 31.2% |
| 30 | Puerto Montt | 31.1% |
| 31 | Valparaíso | 30.1% |
| 32 | La Cisterna | 29.6% |
| 33 | Rancagua | 27.3% |
Fondo Comun Municipal payment per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 32 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Fondo Comun Municipal payment per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Talca | CLP 103,110 |
| 30 | La Florida | CLP 97,340 |
| 31 | Calama | CLP 97,138 |
| 32 | Puerto Montt | CLP 93,696 |
| 33 | Quinta Normal | CLP 88,305 |
| 34 | Osorno | CLP 87,045 |
| 35 | Pudahuel | CLP 81,498 |
Taxes and licence fees collected per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 18 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Taxes and licence fees collected per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Ñuñoa | CLP 194,290 |
| 16 | Concepción | CLP 191,610 |
| 17 | Punta Arenas | CLP 176,249 |
| 18 | Puerto Montt | CLP 174,179 |
| 19 | Talcahuano | CLP 173,554 |
| 20 | Coronel | CLP 172,573 |
| 21 | La Serena | CLP 170,563 |
Municipal spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 40 of 63, highest first. General municipal budget, obligations incurred
| Rank | City | Municipal spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Concepción | CLP 321,186 |
| 38 | Talcahuano | CLP 319,052 |
| 39 | Temuco | CLP 316,148 |
| 40 | Puerto Montt | CLP 313,816 |
| 41 | Chillán | CLP 310,944 |
| 42 | Quilicura | CLP 303,940 |
| 43 | Pedro Aguirre Cerda | CLP 302,437 |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending, 2025 (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 24 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | San Pedro de la Paz | 29.9% |
| 22 | Talcahuano | 29.4% |
| 23 | Maipú | 29.3% |
| 24 | Puerto Montt | 29.1% |
| 25 | Recoleta | 29.0% |
| 26 | Concepción | 28.8% |
| 27 | Temuco | 28.3% |
Investment spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 46 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Investment spending per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Lampa | CLP 8,386 |
| 44 | Antofagasta | CLP 8,188 |
| 45 | Santiago | CLP 7,777 |
| 46 | Puerto Montt | CLP 7,416 |
| 47 | Chillán | CLP 7,346 |
| 48 | Valparaíso | CLP 7,095 |
| 49 | Iquique | CLP 7,078 |
Change in municipal revenue 2023 to 2025 (nominal) (2023-2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 43 of 63, highest first. Nominal pesos, not adjusted for inflation
| Rank | City | Change in municipal revenue 2023 to 2025 (nominal) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Talca | +13.7% |
| 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% |
Business licence (patente) income per resident, 2025 (CLP) (2025)
Puerto Montt ranks 16 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | City | Business licence (patente) income per resident, 2025 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Punta Arenas | CLP 85,409 |
| 14 | Viña del Mar | CLP 84,921 |
| 15 | Renca | CLP 82,226 |
| 16 | Puerto Montt | CLP 78,653 |
| 17 | Macul | CLP 78,448 |
| 18 | Colina | CLP 73,043 |
| 19 | San Bernardo | CLP 65,908 |
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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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