Government budget and revenue in Guadalajara, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Guadalajara took in MXN 11.9 billion in 2024, about MXN 8,600 per resident counted in 2020, 9th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 9.0 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Guadalajara collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Guadalajara MXN 3.0 billion in 2024, 24.8% of its revenue, 15th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 1.4 billion.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Guadalajara receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Guadalajara MXN 5.5 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.4 billion, together 57.6% of its revenue, 21st lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Guadalajara spend on staff?
The municipal government of Guadalajara spent MXN 11.9 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 5.0 billion, or 42.3%, 27th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Guadalajara invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.5 billion of the municipal government of Guadalajara's spending in 2024, 12.9% of the total, 38th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Guadalajara pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Guadalajara spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 1.3 billion (10.9%) and debt service MXN 217.67 million (1.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Guadalajara compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Guadalajara ranks 9 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Monterrey | MXN 9,000 |
| 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 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Guadalajara ranks 15 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ensenada | 28.0% |
| 13 | Monterrey | 25.0% |
| 14 | La Paz | 24.8% |
| 15 | Guadalajara | 24.8% |
| 16 | Mexicali | 24.1% |
| 17 | Manzanillo | 24.0% |
| 18 | Juárez | 24.0% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Guadalajara ranks 85 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | La Paz | 59.5% |
| 83 | Saltillo | 59.4% |
| 84 | Monterrey | 57.9% |
| 85 | Guadalajara | 57.6% |
| 86 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 57.0% |
| 87 | Caborca | 56.4% |
| 88 | Morelia | 55.8% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Guadalajara ranks 68 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 13.5% |
| 66 | Coatzacoalcos | 13.3% |
| 67 | Morelia | 13.0% |
| 68 | Guadalajara | 12.9% |
| 69 | Veracruz | 12.5% |
| 70 | Chihuahua | 12.4% |
| 71 | Manzanillo | 12.4% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Guadalajara ranks 27 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Toluca | 44.0% |
| 25 | Culiacán Rosales | 43.8% |
| 26 | Tulancingo | 42.4% |
| 27 | Guadalajara | 42.3% |
| 28 | Ciudad Victoria | 42.3% |
| 29 | Aguascalientes | 41.9% |
| 30 | Fresnillo | 41.9% |
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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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