Government budget and revenue in León, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of León took in MXN 10.0 billion in 2024, about MXN 5,831 per resident counted in 2020, 43rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 6.6 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does León collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of León MXN 1.9 billion in 2024, 19.1% of its revenue, 31st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 459.33 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does León receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of León MXN 3.8 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 2.4 billion, together 61.1% of its revenue, 30th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does León spend on staff?
The municipal government of León spent MXN 10.0 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 3.0 billion, or 29.9%, 23rd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does León invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 2.3 billion of the municipal government of León's spending in 2024, 23.2% of the total, 27th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does León pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of León spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 1.8 billion (18.2%) and debt service MXN 304.59 million (3.0%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow León compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
León ranks 43 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Irapuato | MXN 5,997 |
| 41 | La Laguna | MXN 5,960 |
| 42 | Cuernavaca | MXN 5,952 |
| 43 | León | MXN 5,831 |
| 44 | Celaya | MXN 5,787 |
| 45 | Silao | MXN 5,764 |
| 46 | Chetumal | MXN 5,709 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
León ranks 31 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Victoria de Durango | 19.7% |
| 29 | Aguascalientes | 19.4% |
| 30 | Los Mochis | 19.3% |
| 31 | León | 19.1% |
| 32 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 18.9% |
| 33 | Tijuana | 18.7% |
| 34 | Silao | 18.1% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
León ranks 76 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 63.6% |
| 74 | Aguascalientes | 62.9% |
| 75 | Mexicali | 61.6% |
| 76 | León | 61.1% |
| 77 | Juárez | 60.9% |
| 78 | Celaya | 60.6% |
| 79 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 60.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
León ranks 27 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Silao | 23.7% |
| 25 | Fresnillo | 23.3% |
| 26 | Hidalgo del Parral | 23.2% |
| 27 | León | 23.2% |
| 28 | Heroica Nogales | 23.0% |
| 29 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 22.5% |
| 30 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 21.3% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
León ranks 83 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | San Martín Texmelucan | 30.6% |
| 81 | Cuauhtemoc | 30.6% |
| 82 | Silao | 30.2% |
| 83 | León | 29.9% |
| 84 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 29.0% |
| 85 | Los Mochis | 29.0% |
| 86 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 28.9% |
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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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