Government budget and revenue in Chihuahua, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Chihuahua took in MXN 6.2 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,588 per resident counted in 2020, 25th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 4.1 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Chihuahua collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Chihuahua MXN 1.8 billion in 2024, 28.5% of its revenue, 10th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 525.56 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Chihuahua receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Chihuahua MXN 2.3 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.1 billion, together 55.3% of its revenue, 16th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Chihuahua spend on staff?
The municipal government of Chihuahua spent MXN 6.2 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.1 billion, or 34.5%, 42nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Chihuahua invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 766.64 million of the municipal government of Chihuahua's spending in 2024, 12.4% of the total, 36th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Chihuahua pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Chihuahua spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 1.4 billion (22.4%) and debt service MXN 166.24 million (2.7%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Chihuahua compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Chihuahua ranks 25 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | MXN 6,486 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Chihuahua ranks 10 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cancún | 31.9% |
| 8 | Playa del Carmen | 30.0% |
| 9 | Culiacán Rosales | 29.1% |
| 10 | Chihuahua | 28.5% |
| 11 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 28.1% |
| 12 | Ensenada | 28.0% |
| 13 | Monterrey | 25.0% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Chihuahua ranks 90 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Caborca | 56.4% |
| 88 | Morelia | 55.8% |
| 89 | Mazatlán | 55.4% |
| 90 | Chihuahua | 55.3% |
| 91 | Cuernavaca | 55.2% |
| 92 | Orizaba | 55.0% |
| 93 | Puerto Vallarta | 54.7% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Chihuahua ranks 70 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Morelia | 13.0% |
| 68 | Guadalajara | 12.9% |
| 69 | Veracruz | 12.5% |
| 70 | Chihuahua | 12.4% |
| 71 | Manzanillo | 12.4% |
| 72 | Ocotlán | 11.3% |
| 73 | Ciudad Guzmán | 11.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Chihuahua ranks 64 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 35.1% |
| 62 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | 34.7% |
| 63 | Heroica Nogales | 34.5% |
| 64 | Chihuahua | 34.5% |
| 65 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | 34.5% |
| 66 | Delicias | 34.5% |
| 67 | Guaymas | 34.4% |
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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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