Government budget and revenue in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas took in MXN 1.2 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,376 per resident counted in 2020, 30th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 907.98 million (current pesos).
How much tax does Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas MXN 142.32 million in 2024, 11.4% of its revenue, 49th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 69.96 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas MXN 368.52 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 545.72 million, together 73.2% of its revenue, 38th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas spend on staff?
The municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas spent MXN 1.2 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 678.16 million, or 54.3%, 4th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 81.00 million of the municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas' spending in 2024, 6.5% of the total, 4th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Lázaro Cárdenas spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 106.27 million (8.5%) and debt service MXN 75.26 million (6.0%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas ranks 30 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Caborca | MXN 6,541 |
| 28 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | MXN 6,486 |
| 29 | Juárez | MXN 6,412 |
| 30 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | MXN 6,376 |
| 31 | Hermosillo | MXN 6,317 |
| 32 | San Juan del Río | MXN 6,270 |
| 33 | Veracruz | MXN 6,232 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas ranks 57 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Oaxaca | 11.6% |
| 55 | Lagos de Moreno | 11.6% |
| 56 | Coatzacoalcos | 11.5% |
| 57 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 11.4% |
| 58 | Ocotlán | 11.4% |
| 59 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 11.2% |
| 60 | Tecomán | 11.1% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas ranks 38 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Hidalgo del Parral | 73.5% |
| 36 | Los Mochis | 73.2% |
| 37 | Ocotlán | 73.2% |
| 38 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 73.2% |
| 39 | Villahermosa | 73.1% |
| 40 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 73.1% |
| 41 | Delicias | 72.9% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas ranks 102 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Oaxaca | 7.0% |
| 100 | Playa del Carmen | 6.8% |
| 101 | Tepic | 6.7% |
| 102 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 6.5% |
| 103 | Campeche | 6.1% |
| 104 | Tlaxcala | 6.1% |
| 105 | Pachuca | 0.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas ranks 4 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaxaca | 63.7% |
| 2 | Ensenada | 58.9% |
| 3 | La Paz | 56.8% |
| 4 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 54.3% |
| 5 | Tlaxcala | 54.0% |
| 6 | Mexicali | 53.7% |
| 7 | Xalapa | 51.1% |
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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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