Government budget and revenue in Matamoros, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Matamoros took in MXN 2.2 billion in 2024, about MXN 4,143 per resident counted in 2020, 12th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.7 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Matamoros collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Matamoros MXN 148.24 million in 2024, 6.6% of its revenue, 18th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 71.16 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Matamoros receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Matamoros MXN 1.0 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 981.48 million, together 89.8% of its revenue, 3rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Matamoros spend on staff?
The municipal government of Matamoros spent MXN 2.2 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 717.61 million, or 32.0%, 32nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Matamoros invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 427.15 million of the municipal government of Matamoros' spending in 2024, 19.0% of the total, 39th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Matamoros pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Matamoros spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 296.12 million (13.2%) and debt service MXN 39.55 million (1.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Matamoros compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Matamoros ranks 94 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Tepic | MXN 4,360 |
| 92 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | MXN 4,342 |
| 93 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | MXN 4,249 |
| 94 | Matamoros | MXN 4,143 |
| 95 | Zamora-Jacona | MXN 4,125 |
| 96 | Monclova-Frontera | MXN 4,109 |
| 97 | Huamantla | MXN 4,102 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Matamoros ranks 88 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Teziutlán | 7.2% |
| 86 | Minatitlán | 7.0% |
| 87 | Orizaba | 7.0% |
| 88 | Matamoros | 6.6% |
| 89 | Poza Rica | 6.5% |
| 90 | Campeche | 6.3% |
| 91 | Matehuala | 6.1% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Matamoros ranks 3 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huauchinango | 92.6% |
| 2 | Nuevo Laredo | 92.2% |
| 3 | Matamoros | 89.8% |
| 4 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 88.7% |
| 5 | Huamantla | 87.7% |
| 6 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 87.3% |
| 7 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 86.5% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Matamoros ranks 39 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 19.8% |
| 37 | Matehuala | 19.7% |
| 38 | Tecomán | 19.6% |
| 39 | Matamoros | 19.0% |
| 40 | San Martín Texmelucan | 19.0% |
| 41 | Monterrey | 18.8% |
| 42 | Huamantla | 18.8% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Matamoros ranks 74 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Navojoa | 33.8% |
| 72 | Campeche | 33.7% |
| 73 | Matehuala | 32.2% |
| 74 | Matamoros | 32.0% |
| 75 | Ciudad Valles | 31.9% |
| 76 | Hermosillo | 31.8% |
| 77 | Monclova-Frontera | 31.4% |
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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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