Government budget and revenue in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Nuevo Laredo took in MXN 4.7 billion in 2024, about MXN 11,058 per resident counted in 2020, 3rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 3.5 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Nuevo Laredo collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Nuevo Laredo MXN 203.44 million in 2024, 4.3% of its revenue, 2nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 68.87 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Nuevo Laredo receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Nuevo Laredo MXN 3.7 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 585.72 million, together 92.2% of its revenue, 2nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Nuevo Laredo spend on staff?
The municipal government of Nuevo Laredo spent MXN 4.7 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 818.38 million, or 17.4%, 3rd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Nuevo Laredo invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.3 billion of the municipal government of Nuevo Laredo's spending in 2024, 27.8% of the total, 16th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Nuevo Laredo pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Nuevo Laredo spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 595.98 million (12.7%) and debt service MXN 169.94 million (3.6%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Nuevo Laredo compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Nuevo Laredo ranks 3 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playa del Carmen | MXN 14,421 |
| 2 | Los Cabos | MXN 13,691 |
| 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 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Nuevo Laredo ranks 104 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 5.0% |
| 100 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 4.9% |
| 101 | Acayucan | 4.6% |
| 102 | Túxpan de Rodríguez Cano | 4.5% |
| 103 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 4.5% |
| 104 | Nuevo Laredo | 4.3% |
| 105 | Huauchinango | 2.2% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Nuevo Laredo ranks 2 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huauchinango | 92.6% |
| 2 | Nuevo Laredo | 92.2% |
| 3 | Matamoros | 89.8% |
| 4 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 88.7% |
| 5 | Huamantla | 87.7% |
| 6 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 87.3% |
| 7 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 86.5% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Nuevo Laredo ranks 16 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 29.0% |
| 14 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 28.8% |
| 15 | Villahermosa | 28.5% |
| 16 | Nuevo Laredo | 27.8% |
| 17 | Juárez | 26.2% |
| 18 | Salamanca | 26.1% |
| 19 | Huauchinango | 26.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Nuevo Laredo ranks 103 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 105 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 15.6% |
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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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