Government budget and revenue in Oaxaca, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez took in MXN 2.4 billion in 2024, about MXN 8,699 per resident counted in 2020, 8th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.7 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Oaxaca collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez MXN 274.37 million in 2024, 11.6% of its revenue, 52nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 291.58 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Oaxaca receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez MXN 1.3 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 438.77 million, together 73.9% of its revenue, 34th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Oaxaca spend on staff?
The municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez spent MXN 2.4 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.5 billion, or 63.7%, the highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Oaxaca invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 164.54 million of the municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez's spending in 2024, 7.0% of the total, 7th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Oaxaca pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Oaxaca de Juárez spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 57.06 million (2.4%) and debt service MXN 3.02 million (0.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Oaxaca compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Oaxaca ranks 8 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Ciudad Del Carmen | MXN 8,422 |
| 11 | Cancún | MXN 8,043 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Oaxaca ranks 54 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Uruapan | 12.3% |
| 52 | Tampico | 12.2% |
| 53 | Xalapa | 12.0% |
| 54 | Oaxaca | 11.6% |
| 55 | Lagos de Moreno | 11.6% |
| 56 | Coatzacoalcos | 11.5% |
| 57 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 11.4% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Oaxaca ranks 34 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Chetumal | 74.8% |
| 32 | Xalapa | 74.7% |
| 33 | Tecomán | 74.1% |
| 34 | Oaxaca | 73.9% |
| 35 | Hidalgo del Parral | 73.5% |
| 36 | Los Mochis | 73.2% |
| 37 | Ocotlán | 73.2% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Oaxaca ranks 99 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Caborca | 7.5% |
| 97 | Ensenada | 7.4% |
| 98 | Tampico | 7.2% |
| 99 | Oaxaca | 7.0% |
| 100 | Playa del Carmen | 6.8% |
| 101 | Tepic | 6.7% |
| 102 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 6.5% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Oaxaca ranks 1 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaxaca | 63.7% |
| 2 | Ensenada | 58.9% |
| 3 | La Paz | 56.8% |
| 4 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 54.3% |
| 5 | Tlaxcala | 54.0% |
| 6 | Mexicali | 53.7% |
| 7 | Xalapa | 51.1% |
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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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