Government budget and revenue in Puebla-Tlaxcala, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Puebla took in MXN 7.6 billion in 2024, about MXN 4,512 per resident counted in 2020, 20th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 5.4 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Puebla-Tlaxcala collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Puebla MXN 1.3 billion in 2024, 16.8% of its revenue, 37th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 706.94 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Puebla-Tlaxcala receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Puebla MXN 2.9 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 2.2 billion, together 67.4% of its revenue, 47th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Puebla-Tlaxcala spend on staff?
The municipal government of Puebla spent MXN 7.6 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 2.2 billion, or 28.9%, 19th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Puebla-Tlaxcala invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.6 billion of the municipal government of Puebla's spending in 2024, 21.3% of the total, 30th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Puebla-Tlaxcala pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Puebla spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 1.2 billion (15.3%) and debt service MXN 67.84 million (0.9%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Puebla-Tlaxcala compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Puebla-Tlaxcala ranks 86 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Xalapa | MXN 4,599 |
| 84 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | MXN 4,580 |
| 85 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | MXN 4,546 |
| 86 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | MXN 4,512 |
| 87 | Tehuacán | MXN 4,504 |
| 88 | Tlaxcala | MXN 4,463 |
| 89 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | MXN 4,433 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Puebla-Tlaxcala ranks 37 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Silao | 18.1% |
| 35 | Ciudad Guzmán | 18.1% |
| 36 | Celaya | 17.1% |
| 37 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 16.8% |
| 38 | Ciudad Obregón | 15.9% |
| 39 | Cuauhtemoc | 15.4% |
| 40 | Zamora-Jacona | 15.0% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Puebla-Tlaxcala ranks 59 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Irapuato | 68.5% |
| 57 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | 68.5% |
| 58 | Ciudad Guzmán | 68.2% |
| 59 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 67.4% |
| 60 | Cuautla | 66.7% |
| 61 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 66.5% |
| 62 | Teziutlán | 66.4% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Puebla-Tlaxcala ranks 30 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | León | 23.2% |
| 28 | Heroica Nogales | 23.0% |
| 29 | Moroleón Uriangato - Moroleón-Uriangato | 22.5% |
| 30 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 21.3% |
| 31 | Ciudad Del Carmen | 21.1% |
| 32 | Minatitlán | 20.6% |
| 33 | Piedras Negras | 20.3% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Puebla-Tlaxcala ranks 87 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 29.0% |
| 85 | Los Mochis | 29.0% |
| 86 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 28.9% |
| 87 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 28.9% |
| 88 | La Laguna | 28.8% |
| 89 | Irapuato | 26.7% |
| 90 | Cuautla | 26.4% |
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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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