Government budget and revenue in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta took in MXN 3.1 billion in 2024, about MXN 10,486 per resident counted in 2020, 4th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.7 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Puerto Vallarta collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta MXN 666.77 million in 2024, 21.8% of its revenue, 22nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 413.47 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Puerto Vallarta receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta MXN 1.3 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 385.16 million, together 54.7% of its revenue, 13th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Puerto Vallarta spend on staff?
The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta spent MXN 3.1 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.1 billion, or 37.3%, 48th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Puerto Vallarta invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 248.39 million of the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta's spending in 2024, 8.1% of the total, 13th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Puerto Vallarta pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 796.74 million (26.0%) and debt service MXN 146.15 million (4.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Puerto Vallarta compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Puerto Vallarta ranks 4 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)
Puerto Vallarta ranks 22 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Morelia | 23.7% |
| 20 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 23.2% |
| 21 | La Laguna | 23.1% |
| 22 | Puerto Vallarta | 21.8% |
| 23 | Saltillo | 21.5% |
| 24 | Guaymas | 21.4% |
| 25 | Pachuca | 20.8% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Puerto Vallarta ranks 93 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Chihuahua | 55.3% |
| 91 | Cuernavaca | 55.2% |
| 92 | Orizaba | 55.0% |
| 93 | Puerto Vallarta | 54.7% |
| 94 | Manzanillo | 54.7% |
| 95 | La Laguna | 53.9% |
| 96 | San Juan del Río | 52.1% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Puerto Vallarta ranks 93 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 8.7% |
| 91 | Hermosillo | 8.5% |
| 92 | Mazatlán | 8.4% |
| 93 | Puerto Vallarta | 8.1% |
| 94 | Cancún | 7.9% |
| 95 | Ciudad Obregón | 7.6% |
| 96 | Caborca | 7.5% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Puerto Vallarta ranks 48 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Tijuana | 38.2% |
| 46 | Uruapan | 38.0% |
| 47 | Ocotlán | 37.4% |
| 48 | Puerto Vallarta | 37.3% |
| 49 | Guanajuato | 37.0% |
| 50 | Piedras Negras | 37.0% |
| 51 | Tampico | 36.9% |
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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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