Government budget and revenue in Monterrey, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Monterrey took in MXN 10.3 billion in 2024, about MXN 9,000 per resident counted in 2020, 6th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 7.0 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Monterrey collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Monterrey MXN 2.6 billion in 2024, 25.0% of its revenue, 13th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 336.79 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Monterrey receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Monterrey MXN 3.7 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 2.2 billion, together 57.9% of its revenue, 22nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Monterrey spend on staff?
The municipal government of Monterrey spent MXN 10.3 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.3 billion, or 22.8%, 7th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Monterrey invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.9 billion of the municipal government of Monterrey's spending in 2024, 18.8% of the total, 41st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Monterrey pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Monterrey spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 893.39 million (8.7%) and debt service MXN 494.47 million (4.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Monterrey compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Monterrey ranks 6 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nuevo Laredo | MXN 11,058 |
| 4 | Puerto Vallarta | MXN 10,486 |
| 5 | Orizaba | MXN 9,452 |
| 6 | Monterrey | MXN 9,000 |
| 7 | Manzanillo | MXN 8,924 |
| 8 | Oaxaca | MXN 8,699 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | MXN 8,600 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Monterrey ranks 13 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Chihuahua | 28.5% |
| 11 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 28.1% |
| 12 | Ensenada | 28.0% |
| 13 | Monterrey | 25.0% |
| 14 | La Paz | 24.8% |
| 15 | Guadalajara | 24.8% |
| 16 | Mexicali | 24.1% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Monterrey ranks 84 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 59.9% |
| 82 | La Paz | 59.5% |
| 83 | Saltillo | 59.4% |
| 84 | Monterrey | 57.9% |
| 85 | Guadalajara | 57.6% |
| 86 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 57.0% |
| 87 | Caborca | 56.4% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Monterrey ranks 41 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Tecomán | 19.6% |
| 39 | Matamoros | 19.0% |
| 40 | San Martín Texmelucan | 19.0% |
| 41 | Monterrey | 18.8% |
| 42 | Huamantla | 18.8% |
| 43 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | 18.7% |
| 44 | Acapulco | 18.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Monterrey ranks 99 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Acayucan | 24.3% |
| 97 | Huauchinango | 23.8% |
| 98 | Querétaro | 23.5% |
| 99 | Monterrey | 22.8% |
| 100 | Saltillo | 21.1% |
| 101 | Mérida | 20.9% |
| 102 | Teziutlán | 17.9% |
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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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