Government budget and revenue in Morelia, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Morelia took in MXN 3.9 billion in 2024, about MXN 4,646 per resident counted in 2020, 25th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.5 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Morelia collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Morelia MXN 933.19 million in 2024, 23.7% of its revenue, 19th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 305.36 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Morelia receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Morelia MXN 1.2 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.0 billion, together 55.8% of its revenue, 18th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Morelia spend on staff?
The municipal government of Morelia spent MXN 3.9 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.7 billion, or 41.8%, 32nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Morelia invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 513.80 million of the municipal government of Morelia's spending in 2024, 13.0% of the total, 39th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Morelia pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Morelia spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 301.85 million (7.7%) and debt service MXN 200.49 million (5.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Morelia compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Morelia ranks 81 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Salamanca | MXN 4,724 |
| 79 | Fresnillo | MXN 4,676 |
| 80 | Ciudad Valles | MXN 4,676 |
| 81 | Morelia | MXN 4,646 |
| 82 | San Luis Rio Colorado | MXN 4,623 |
| 83 | Xalapa | MXN 4,599 |
| 84 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | MXN 4,580 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Morelia ranks 19 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Mexicali | 24.1% |
| 17 | Manzanillo | 24.0% |
| 18 | Juárez | 24.0% |
| 19 | Morelia | 23.7% |
| 20 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 23.2% |
| 21 | La Laguna | 23.1% |
| 22 | Puerto Vallarta | 21.8% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Morelia ranks 88 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Guadalajara | 57.6% |
| 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% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Morelia ranks 67 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Guaymas | 13.7% |
| 65 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 13.5% |
| 66 | Coatzacoalcos | 13.3% |
| 67 | Morelia | 13.0% |
| 68 | Guadalajara | 12.9% |
| 69 | Veracruz | 12.5% |
| 70 | Chihuahua | 12.4% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Morelia ranks 32 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Aguascalientes | 41.9% |
| 30 | Fresnillo | 41.9% |
| 31 | Minatitlán | 41.9% |
| 32 | Morelia | 41.8% |
| 33 | Veracruz | 40.9% |
| 34 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 40.3% |
| 35 | Villahermosa | 40.2% |
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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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