Government budget and revenue in La Paz, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of La Paz took in MXN 2.3 billion in 2024, about MXN 7,947 per resident counted in 2020, 12th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.4 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does La Paz collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of La Paz MXN 575.78 million in 2024, 24.8% of its revenue, 14th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 156.34 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does La Paz receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of La Paz MXN 892.41 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 489.13 million, together 59.5% of its revenue, 24th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does La Paz spend on staff?
The municipal government of La Paz spent MXN 2.3 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.3 billion, or 56.8%, 3rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does La Paz invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 246.15 million of the municipal government of La Paz's spending in 2024, 10.6% of the total, 30th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does La Paz pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of La Paz spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 136.71 million (5.9%) and debt service MXN 42.02 million (1.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow La Paz compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
La Paz ranks 12 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | MXN 7,628 |
| 15 | Tijuana | MXN 7,573 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
La Paz ranks 14 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 28.1% |
| 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% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
La Paz ranks 82 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 60.0% |
| 80 | Sahuayo | 60.0% |
| 81 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 59.9% |
| 82 | La Paz | 59.5% |
| 83 | Saltillo | 59.4% |
| 84 | Monterrey | 57.9% |
| 85 | Guadalajara | 57.6% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
La Paz ranks 76 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Ciudad Guzmán | 11.1% |
| 74 | Navojoa | 11.1% |
| 75 | San Juan del Río | 10.9% |
| 76 | La Paz | 10.6% |
| 77 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 10.5% |
| 78 | Ciudad Acuña | 10.0% |
| 79 | Culiacán Rosales | 9.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
La Paz ranks 3 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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