Government budget and revenue in Los Cabos, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Los Cabos took in MXN 4.8 billion in 2024, about MXN 13,691 per resident counted in 2020, 2nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 3.3 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Los Cabos collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Los Cabos MXN 2.0 billion in 2024, 41.3% of its revenue, 2nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 515.25 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Los Cabos receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Los Cabos MXN 1.2 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 832.47 million, together 42.8% of its revenue, 4th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Los Cabos spend on staff?
The municipal government of Los Cabos spent MXN 4.8 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.1 billion, or 44.1%, 21st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Los Cabos invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 773.29 million of the municipal government of Los Cabos' spending in 2024, 16.1% of the total, 52nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Los Cabos pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Los Cabos spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 300.03 million (6.2%) and debt service MXN 153.06 million (3.2%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Los Cabos compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Los Cabos ranks 2 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playa del Carmen | MXN 14,421 |
| 2 | Los Cabos | MXN 13,691 |
| 3 | Nuevo Laredo | MXN 11,058 |
| 4 | Puerto Vallarta | MXN 10,486 |
| 5 | Orizaba | MXN 9,452 |
| 6 | Monterrey | MXN 9,000 |
| 7 | Manzanillo | MXN 8,924 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Los Cabos ranks 2 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Querétaro | 43.8% |
| 2 | Los Cabos | 41.3% |
| 3 | Mérida | 34.3% |
| 4 | Mazatlán | 34.0% |
| 5 | San Juan del Río | 33.3% |
| 6 | Hermosillo | 33.3% |
| 7 | Cancún | 31.9% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Los Cabos ranks 102 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Hermosillo | 48.4% |
| 100 | Tijuana | 48.3% |
| 101 | Mérida | 44.0% |
| 102 | Los Cabos | 42.8% |
| 103 | Querétaro | 39.5% |
| 104 | Cancún | 37.0% |
| 105 | Playa del Carmen | 22.4% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Los Cabos ranks 52 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Ciudad Valles | 17.8% |
| 50 | Tianguistenco | 17.8% |
| 51 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 16.8% |
| 52 | Los Cabos | 16.1% |
| 53 | Mérida | 15.9% |
| 54 | Aguascalientes | 15.9% |
| 55 | Orizaba | 15.8% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Los Cabos ranks 21 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Poza Rica | 45.7% |
| 19 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 45.2% |
| 20 | Chetumal | 45.0% |
| 21 | Los Cabos | 44.1% |
| 22 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | 44.1% |
| 23 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 44.1% |
| 24 | Toluca | 44.0% |
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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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