Government budget and revenue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Solidaridad took in MXN 4.8 billion in 2024, about MXN 14,421 per resident counted in 2020, the highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.6 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Playa del Carmen collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Solidaridad MXN 1.4 billion in 2024, 30.0% of its revenue, 8th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 1.1 billion.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Playa del Carmen receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Solidaridad MXN 558.04 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 521.74 million, together 22.4% of its revenue, the lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Playa del Carmen spend on staff?
The municipal government of Solidaridad spent MXN 4.8 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.2 billion, or 24.9%, 12th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Playa del Carmen invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 326.95 million of the municipal government of Solidaridad's spending in 2024, 6.8% of the total, 6th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Playa del Carmen pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Solidaridad spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 418.58 million (8.7%) and debt service MXN 575.22 million (11.9%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Playa del Carmen compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Playa del Carmen ranks 1 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)
Playa del Carmen ranks 8 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | San Juan del Río | 33.3% |
| 6 | Hermosillo | 33.3% |
| 7 | Cancún | 31.9% |
| 8 | Playa del Carmen | 30.0% |
| 9 | Culiacán Rosales | 29.1% |
| 10 | Chihuahua | 28.5% |
| 11 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 28.1% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Playa del Carmen ranks 105 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Hermosillo | 48.4% |
| 100 | Tijuana | 48.3% |
| 101 | Mérida | 44.0% |
| 102 | Los Cabos | 42.8% |
| 103 | Querétaro | 39.5% |
| 104 | Cancún | 37.0% |
| 105 | Playa del Carmen | 22.4% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Playa del Carmen ranks 100 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 103 | Campeche | 6.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Playa del Carmen ranks 94 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Comitán de Domínguez | 26.4% |
| 92 | Huamantla | 25.8% |
| 93 | Tehuacán | 25.7% |
| 94 | Playa del Carmen | 24.9% |
| 95 | Cuernavaca | 24.8% |
| 96 | Acayucan | 24.3% |
| 97 | Huauchinango | 23.8% |
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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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