Government budget and revenue in Matehuala, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Matehuala took in MXN 404.94 million in 2024, about MXN 3,962 per resident counted in 2020, 7th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 325.97 million (current pesos).
How much tax does Matehuala collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Matehuala MXN 24.87 million in 2024, 6.1% of its revenue, 15th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 24.59 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Matehuala receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Matehuala MXN 188.93 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 140.44 million, together 81.3% of its revenue, 14th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Matehuala spend on staff?
The municipal government of Matehuala spent MXN 404.94 million in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 130.38 million, or 32.2%, 33rd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Matehuala invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 79.69 million of the municipal government of Matehuala's spending in 2024, 19.7% of the total, 37th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Matehuala pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Matehuala spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 13.09 million (3.2%) and debt service MXN 4.54 million (1.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Matehuala compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Matehuala ranks 99 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Monclova-Frontera | MXN 4,109 |
| 97 | Huamantla | MXN 4,102 |
| 98 | Pachuca | MXN 4,048 |
| 99 | Matehuala | MXN 3,962 |
| 100 | Acayucan | MXN 3,924 |
| 101 | Sabinas | MXN 3,801 |
| 102 | Uruapan | MXN 3,753 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Matehuala ranks 91 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Matamoros | 6.6% |
| 89 | Poza Rica | 6.5% |
| 90 | Campeche | 6.3% |
| 91 | Matehuala | 6.1% |
| 92 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 6.1% |
| 93 | Tehuacán | 5.8% |
| 94 | Iguala de la Independencia | 5.7% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Matehuala ranks 14 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ciudad Victoria | 82.0% |
| 12 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | 81.9% |
| 13 | Poza Rica | 81.3% |
| 14 | Matehuala | 81.3% |
| 15 | Fresnillo | 81.3% |
| 16 | Sabinas | 79.5% |
| 17 | Tianguistenco | 79.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Matehuala ranks 37 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Chetumal | 20.1% |
| 35 | Guanajuato | 19.9% |
| 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% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Matehuala ranks 73 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Coatzacoalcos | 34.0% |
| 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% |
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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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