Government budget and revenue in Guanajuato, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Guanajuato took in MXN 1.5 billion in 2024, about MXN 7,525 per resident counted in 2020, 16th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 860.57 million (current pesos).
How much tax does Guanajuato collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Guanajuato MXN 139.42 million in 2024, 9.5% of its revenue, 37th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 135.21 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Guanajuato receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Guanajuato MXN 438.83 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 287.25 million, together 49.6% of its revenue, 8th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Guanajuato spend on staff?
The municipal government of Guanajuato spent MXN 1.5 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 542.24 million, or 37.0%, 49th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Guanajuato invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 291.95 million of the municipal government of Guanajuato's spending in 2024, 19.9% of the total, 35th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Guanajuato pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Guanajuato spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 137.59 million (9.4%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Guanajuato compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Guanajuato ranks 16 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | MXN 7,882 |
| 14 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | MXN 7,628 |
| 15 | Tijuana | MXN 7,573 |
| 16 | Guanajuato | MXN 7,525 |
| 17 | Coatzacoalcos | MXN 7,499 |
| 18 | Querétaro | MXN 7,437 |
| 19 | Ensenada | MXN 7,091 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Guanajuato ranks 69 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Hidalgo del Parral | 9.9% |
| 67 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 9.8% |
| 68 | Navojoa | 9.5% |
| 69 | Guanajuato | 9.5% |
| 70 | Cuautla | 9.5% |
| 71 | Ciudad Victoria | 9.0% |
| 72 | Sabinas | 9.0% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Guanajuato ranks 98 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | La Laguna | 53.9% |
| 96 | San Juan del Río | 52.1% |
| 97 | Ensenada | 51.2% |
| 98 | Guanajuato | 49.6% |
| 99 | Hermosillo | 48.4% |
| 100 | Tijuana | 48.3% |
| 101 | Mérida | 44.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Guanajuato ranks 35 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Minatitlán | 20.6% |
| 33 | Piedras Negras | 20.3% |
| 34 | Chetumal | 20.1% |
| 35 | Guanajuato | 19.9% |
| 36 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 19.8% |
| 37 | Matehuala | 19.7% |
| 38 | Tecomán | 19.6% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Guanajuato ranks 49 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Uruapan | 38.0% |
| 47 | Ocotlán | 37.4% |
| 48 | Puerto Vallarta | 37.3% |
| 49 | Guanajuato | 37.0% |
| 50 | Piedras Negras | 37.0% |
| 51 | Tampico | 36.9% |
| 52 | Ciudad Obregón | 36.6% |
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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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