Government budget and revenue in Mazatlán, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Mazatlán took in MXN 3.4 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,739 per resident counted in 2020, 23rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.6 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Mazatlán collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Mazatlán MXN 1.1 billion in 2024, 34.0% of its revenue, 4th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 277.03 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Mazatlán receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Mazatlán MXN 1.2 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 694.32 million, together 55.4% of its revenue, 17th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mazatlán spend on staff?
The municipal government of Mazatlán spent MXN 3.4 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.5 billion, or 45.8%, 16th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mazatlán invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 285.29 million of the municipal government of Mazatlán's spending in 2024, 8.4% of the total, 14th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Mazatlán pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Mazatlán spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 385.32 million (11.4%) and debt service MXN 111.46 million (3.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Mazatlán compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Mazatlán ranks 23 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Villahermosa | MXN 7,073 |
| 21 | Minatitlán | MXN 7,039 |
| 22 | Mérida | MXN 6,974 |
| 23 | Mazatlán | MXN 6,739 |
| 24 | Acapulco | MXN 6,593 |
| 25 | Chihuahua | MXN 6,588 |
| 26 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | MXN 6,569 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Mazatlán ranks 4 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)
Mazatlán ranks 89 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 57.0% |
| 87 | Caborca | 56.4% |
| 88 | Morelia | 55.8% |
| 89 | Mazatlán | 55.4% |
| 90 | Chihuahua | 55.3% |
| 91 | Cuernavaca | 55.2% |
| 92 | Orizaba | 55.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mazatlán ranks 92 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Toluca | 8.8% |
| 90 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 8.7% |
| 91 | Hermosillo | 8.5% |
| 92 | Mazatlán | 8.4% |
| 93 | Puerto Vallarta | 8.1% |
| 94 | Cancún | 7.9% |
| 95 | Ciudad Obregón | 7.6% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mazatlán ranks 16 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Manzanillo | 47.0% |
| 14 | Tepic | 46.4% |
| 15 | Ciudad Acuña | 45.9% |
| 16 | Mazatlán | 45.8% |
| 17 | Ciudad Guzmán | 45.7% |
| 18 | Poza Rica | 45.7% |
| 19 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 45.2% |
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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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