Government budget and revenue in Mérida, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Mérida took in MXN 6.9 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,974 per resident counted in 2020, 22nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 3.8 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Mérida collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Mérida MXN 2.4 billion in 2024, 34.3% of its revenue, 3rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 317.92 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Mérida receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Mérida MXN 1.8 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.3 billion, together 44.0% of its revenue, 5th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mérida spend on staff?
The municipal government of Mérida spent MXN 6.9 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.5 billion, or 20.9%, 5th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mérida invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.1 billion of the municipal government of Mérida's spending in 2024, 15.9% of the total, 53rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Mérida pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Mérida spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 1.1 billion (16.5%) and debt service MXN 168.69 million (2.4%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Mérida compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Mérida ranks 22 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ensenada | MXN 7,091 |
| 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 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Mérida ranks 3 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)
Mérida ranks 101 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Guanajuato | 49.6% |
| 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% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mérida ranks 53 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 56 | Poza Rica | 15.8% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mérida ranks 101 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Querétaro | 23.5% |
| 99 | Monterrey | 22.8% |
| 100 | Saltillo | 21.1% |
| 101 | Mérida | 20.9% |
| 102 | Teziutlán | 17.9% |
| 103 | Nuevo Laredo | 17.4% |
| 104 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 16.8% |
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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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