Government budget and revenue in Querétaro, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Querétaro took in MXN 7.8 billion in 2024, about MXN 7,437 per resident counted in 2020, 18th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 6.6 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Querétaro collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Querétaro MXN 3.4 billion in 2024, 43.8% of its revenue, the highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 688.14 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Querétaro receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Querétaro MXN 1.9 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.2 billion, together 39.5% of its revenue, 3rd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Querétaro spend on staff?
The municipal government of Querétaro spent MXN 7.8 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.8 billion, or 23.5%, 8th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Querétaro invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 2.4 billion of the municipal government of Querétaro's spending in 2024, 30.8% of the total, 9th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Querétaro pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Querétaro spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 894.62 million (11.5%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Querétaro compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Querétaro ranks 18 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tijuana | MXN 7,573 |
| 16 | Guanajuato | MXN 7,525 |
| 17 | Coatzacoalcos | MXN 7,499 |
| 18 | Querétaro | MXN 7,437 |
| 19 | Ensenada | MXN 7,091 |
| 20 | Villahermosa | MXN 7,073 |
| 21 | Minatitlán | MXN 7,039 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Querétaro ranks 1 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Querétaro | 43.8% |
| 2 | Los Cabos | 41.3% |
| 3 | Mérida | 34.3% |
| 4 | Mazatlán | 34.0% |
| 5 | San Juan del Río | 33.3% |
| 6 | Hermosillo | 33.3% |
| 7 | Cancún | 31.9% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Querétaro ranks 103 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)
Querétaro ranks 9 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Acayucan | 32.5% |
| 7 | Monclova-Frontera | 32.0% |
| 8 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 30.9% |
| 9 | Querétaro | 30.8% |
| 10 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 30.4% |
| 11 | Tehuacán | 30.0% |
| 12 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 29.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Querétaro ranks 98 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Cuernavaca | 24.8% |
| 96 | Acayucan | 24.3% |
| 97 | Huauchinango | 23.8% |
| 98 | Querétaro | 23.5% |
| 99 | Monterrey | 22.8% |
| 100 | Saltillo | 21.1% |
| 101 | Mérida | 20.9% |
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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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