Government budget and revenue in Aguascalientes, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Aguascalientes took in MXN 4.8 billion in 2024, about MXN 5,104 per resident counted in 2020, 42nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 3.8 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Aguascalientes collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Aguascalientes MXN 937.44 million in 2024, 19.4% of its revenue, 29th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 631.69 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Aguascalientes receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Aguascalientes MXN 1.9 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.1 billion, together 62.9% of its revenue, 32nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Aguascalientes spend on staff?
The municipal government of Aguascalientes spent MXN 4.8 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.0 billion, or 41.9%, 29th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Aguascalientes invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 770.48 million of the municipal government of Aguascalientes' spending in 2024, 15.9% of the total, 52nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Aguascalientes pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Aguascalientes spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 329.80 million (6.8%) and debt service MXN 207.15 million (4.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Aguascalientes compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Aguascalientes ranks 64 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cuauhtemoc | MXN 5,260 |
| 62 | Huauchinango | MXN 5,181 |
| 63 | Heroica Nogales | MXN 5,133 |
| 64 | Aguascalientes | MXN 5,104 |
| 65 | Culiacán Rosales | MXN 5,082 |
| 66 | Teziutlán | MXN 5,025 |
| 67 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | MXN 5,006 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Aguascalientes ranks 29 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Toluca | 20.8% |
| 27 | Cuernavaca | 20.8% |
| 28 | Victoria de Durango | 19.7% |
| 29 | Aguascalientes | 19.4% |
| 30 | Los Mochis | 19.3% |
| 31 | León | 19.1% |
| 32 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 18.9% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Aguascalientes ranks 74 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Culiacán Rosales | 63.9% |
| 72 | Ciudad Acuña | 63.7% |
| 73 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 63.6% |
| 74 | Aguascalientes | 62.9% |
| 75 | Mexicali | 61.6% |
| 76 | León | 61.1% |
| 77 | Juárez | 60.9% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Aguascalientes ranks 54 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 16.8% |
| 52 | Los Cabos | 16.1% |
| 53 | Mérida | 15.9% |
| 54 | Aguascalientes | 15.9% |
| 55 | Orizaba | 15.8% |
| 56 | Poza Rica | 15.8% |
| 57 | Tulancingo | 15.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Aguascalientes ranks 29 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tulancingo | 42.4% |
| 27 | Guadalajara | 42.3% |
| 28 | Ciudad Victoria | 42.3% |
| 29 | Aguascalientes | 41.9% |
| 30 | Fresnillo | 41.9% |
| 31 | Minatitlán | 41.9% |
| 32 | Morelia | 41.8% |
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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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