Government budget and revenue in Celaya, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Celaya took in MXN 3.0 billion in 2024, about MXN 5,787 per resident counted in 2020, 44th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.1 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Celaya collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Celaya MXN 514.77 million in 2024, 17.1% of its revenue, 36th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 171.90 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Celaya receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Celaya MXN 1.0 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 815.79 million, together 60.6% of its revenue, 28th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Celaya spend on staff?
The municipal government of Celaya spent MXN 3.0 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.0 billion, or 34.0%, 37th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Celaya invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 751.19 million of the municipal government of Celaya's spending in 2024, 24.9% of the total, 21st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Celaya pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Celaya spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 457.53 million (15.2%) and debt service MXN 52.47 million (1.7%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Celaya compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Celaya ranks 44 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | La Laguna | MXN 5,960 |
| 42 | Cuernavaca | MXN 5,952 |
| 43 | León | MXN 5,831 |
| 44 | Celaya | MXN 5,787 |
| 45 | Silao | MXN 5,764 |
| 46 | Chetumal | MXN 5,709 |
| 47 | Ciudad Acuña | MXN 5,656 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Celaya ranks 36 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Tijuana | 18.7% |
| 34 | Silao | 18.1% |
| 35 | Ciudad Guzmán | 18.1% |
| 36 | Celaya | 17.1% |
| 37 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 16.8% |
| 38 | Ciudad Obregón | 15.9% |
| 39 | Cuauhtemoc | 15.4% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Celaya ranks 78 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Mexicali | 61.6% |
| 76 | León | 61.1% |
| 77 | Juárez | 60.9% |
| 78 | Celaya | 60.6% |
| 79 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 60.0% |
| 80 | Sahuayo | 60.0% |
| 81 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 59.9% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Celaya ranks 21 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Salamanca | 26.1% |
| 19 | Huauchinango | 26.1% |
| 20 | Irapuato | 25.8% |
| 21 | Celaya | 24.9% |
| 22 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 24.4% |
| 23 | Xalapa | 23.9% |
| 24 | Silao | 23.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Celaya ranks 69 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Delicias | 34.5% |
| 67 | Guaymas | 34.4% |
| 68 | Iguala de la Independencia | 34.4% |
| 69 | Celaya | 34.0% |
| 70 | Coatzacoalcos | 34.0% |
| 71 | Navojoa | 33.8% |
| 72 | Campeche | 33.7% |
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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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