Government budget and revenue in Mexicali, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Mexicali took in MXN 6.4 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,091 per resident counted in 2020, 37th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 4.8 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Mexicali collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Mexicali MXN 1.5 billion in 2024, 24.1% of its revenue, 16th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 573.51 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Mexicali receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Mexicali MXN 2.8 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.2 billion, together 61.6% of its revenue, 31st lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mexicali spend on staff?
The municipal government of Mexicali spent MXN 6.4 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 3.4 billion, or 53.7%, 6th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Mexicali invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 576.37 million of the municipal government of Mexicali's spending in 2024, 9.0% of the total, 20th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Mexicali pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Mexicali spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 561.93 million (8.8%) and debt service MXN 132.31 million (2.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Mexicali compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Mexicali ranks 37 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | MXN 6,188 |
| 35 | Campeche | MXN 6,171 |
| 36 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 6,114 |
| 37 | Mexicali | MXN 6,091 |
| 38 | Guaymas | MXN 6,020 |
| 39 | Hidalgo del Parral | MXN 6,004 |
| 40 | Irapuato | MXN 5,997 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Mexicali ranks 16 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Monterrey | 25.0% |
| 14 | La Paz | 24.8% |
| 15 | Guadalajara | 24.8% |
| 16 | Mexicali | 24.1% |
| 17 | Manzanillo | 24.0% |
| 18 | Juárez | 24.0% |
| 19 | Morelia | 23.7% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Mexicali ranks 75 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Ciudad Acuña | 63.7% |
| 73 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 63.6% |
| 74 | Aguascalientes | 62.9% |
| 75 | Mexicali | 61.6% |
| 76 | León | 61.1% |
| 77 | Juárez | 60.9% |
| 78 | Celaya | 60.6% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mexicali ranks 86 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Tijuana | 9.5% |
| 84 | Zamora-Jacona | 9.5% |
| 85 | Los Mochis | 9.3% |
| 86 | Mexicali | 9.0% |
| 87 | Ciudad Victoria | 8.9% |
| 88 | Lagos de Moreno | 8.9% |
| 89 | Toluca | 8.8% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Mexicali ranks 6 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | La Paz | 56.8% |
| 4 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 54.3% |
| 5 | Tlaxcala | 54.0% |
| 6 | Mexicali | 53.7% |
| 7 | Xalapa | 51.1% |
| 8 | Acapulco | 48.7% |
| 9 | Zamora-Jacona | 48.3% |
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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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