Government budget and revenue in Acapulco, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez took in MXN 5.1 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,593 per resident counted in 2020, 24th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 4.0 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Acapulco collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez MXN 680.94 million in 2024, 13.2% of its revenue, 47th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 500.06 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Acapulco receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez MXN 1.9 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.7 billion, together 70.6% of its revenue, 52nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Acapulco spend on staff?
The municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez spent MXN 5.1 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.5 billion, or 48.7%, 8th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Acapulco invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 960.48 million of the municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez's spending in 2024, 18.7% of the total, 44th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Acapulco pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Acapulco de Juárez spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 300.26 million (5.8%) and debt service MXN 457.37 million (8.9%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Acapulco compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Acapulco ranks 24 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Minatitlán | MXN 7,039 |
| 22 | Mérida | MXN 6,974 |
| 23 | Mazatlán | MXN 6,739 |
| 24 | Acapulco | MXN 6,593 |
| 25 | Chihuahua | MXN 6,588 |
| 26 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | MXN 6,569 |
| 27 | Caborca | MXN 6,541 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Acapulco ranks 47 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 13.9% |
| 45 | Delicias | 13.8% |
| 46 | Ciudad Acuña | 13.8% |
| 47 | Acapulco | 13.2% |
| 48 | Irapuato | 12.7% |
| 49 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | 12.6% |
| 50 | Veracruz | 12.3% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Acapulco ranks 52 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Tampico | 71.4% |
| 50 | Lagos de Moreno | 71.1% |
| 51 | Uruapan | 70.9% |
| 52 | Acapulco | 70.6% |
| 53 | Zamora-Jacona | 70.1% |
| 54 | Ciudad Obregón | 70.0% |
| 55 | Toluca | 69.6% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Acapulco ranks 44 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Monterrey | 18.8% |
| 42 | Huamantla | 18.8% |
| 43 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | 18.7% |
| 44 | Acapulco | 18.7% |
| 45 | Delicias | 18.5% |
| 46 | Saltillo | 18.4% |
| 47 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | 18.0% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Acapulco ranks 8 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tlaxcala | 54.0% |
| 6 | Mexicali | 53.7% |
| 7 | Xalapa | 51.1% |
| 8 | Acapulco | 48.7% |
| 9 | Zamora-Jacona | 48.3% |
| 10 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 48.3% |
| 11 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 47.9% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Estadística de Finanzas Públicas Estatales y Municipales (EFIPEM): municipal revenue and spending 2021-2025, tabulado interactivo EFIPEM_2 (request body saved as efipem-2-municipal-2021-2025.request.json; 2025 preliminary), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 aacb09030136…)
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