Government budget and revenue in Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Carmen took in MXN 2.1 billion in 2024, about MXN 8,422 per resident counted in 2020, 10th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.7 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Ciudad Del Carmen collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Carmen MXN 127.87 million in 2024, 6.1% of its revenue, 14th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 287.87 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Ciudad Del Carmen receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Carmen MXN 791.81 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 601.26 million, together 66.5% of its revenue, 45th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Ciudad Del Carmen spend on staff?
The municipal government of Carmen spent MXN 2.1 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 735.28 million, or 35.1%, 45th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Ciudad Del Carmen invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 442.09 million of the municipal government of Carmen's spending in 2024, 21.1% of the total, 31st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Ciudad Del Carmen pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Carmen spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 166.94 million (8.0%) and debt service MXN 275.36 million (13.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Ciudad Del Carmen compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Ciudad Del Carmen ranks 10 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Manzanillo | MXN 8,924 |
| 8 | Oaxaca | MXN 8,699 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | MXN 8,600 |
| 10 | Ciudad Del Carmen | MXN 8,422 |
| 11 | Cancún | MXN 8,043 |
| 12 | La Paz | MXN 7,947 |
| 13 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | MXN 7,882 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Ciudad Del Carmen ranks 92 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Poza Rica | 6.5% |
| 90 | Campeche | 6.3% |
| 91 | Matehuala | 6.1% |
| 92 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 6.1% |
| 93 | Tehuacán | 5.8% |
| 94 | Iguala de la Independencia | 5.7% |
| 95 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 5.5% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Ciudad Del Carmen ranks 61 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Ciudad Guzmán | 68.2% |
| 59 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 67.4% |
| 60 | Cuautla | 66.7% |
| 61 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 66.5% |
| 62 | Teziutlán | 66.4% |
| 63 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | 66.2% |
| 64 | Guaymas | 66.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Ciudad Del Carmen ranks 31 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Heroica Nogales | 23.0% |
| 29 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 22.5% |
| 30 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 21.3% |
| 31 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 21.1% |
| 32 | Minatitlán | 20.6% |
| 33 | Piedras Negras | 20.3% |
| 34 | Chetumal | 20.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Ciudad Del Carmen ranks 61 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Sahuayo | 35.9% |
| 59 | Córdoba | 35.9% |
| 60 | Hidalgo del Parral | 35.2% |
| 61 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 35.1% |
| 62 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | 34.7% |
| 63 | Heroica Nogales | 34.5% |
| 64 | Chihuahua | 34.5% |
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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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