Government budget and revenue in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas took in MXN 1.2 billion in 2024, about MXN 5,429 per resident counted in 2020, 51st lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 796.53 million (current pesos).
How much tax does San Cristóbal de las Casas collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas MXN 89.36 million in 2024, 7.6% of its revenue, 26th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 45.46 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does San Cristóbal de las Casas receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas MXN 418.97 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 604.41 million, together 87.3% of its revenue, 6th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does San Cristóbal de las Casas spend on staff?
The municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas spent MXN 1.2 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 339.82 million, or 29.0%, 22nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does San Cristóbal de las Casas invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 356.07 million of the municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas' spending in 2024, 30.4% of the total, 10th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does San Cristóbal de las Casas pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of San Cristóbal de las Casas spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 112.16 million (9.6%) and debt service MXN 14.07 million (1.2%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow San Cristóbal de las Casas compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks 55 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Valladolid | MXN 5,488 |
| 53 | Iguala de la Independencia | MXN 5,465 |
| 54 | Delicias | MXN 5,439 |
| 55 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | MXN 5,429 |
| 56 | Navojoa | MXN 5,386 |
| 57 | Sahuayo | MXN 5,375 |
| 58 | Piedras Negras | MXN 5,313 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks 80 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Tepic | 8.0% |
| 78 | Caborca | 8.0% |
| 79 | Tianguistenco | 7.7% |
| 80 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 7.6% |
| 81 | San Martín Texmelucan | 7.5% |
| 82 | Sahuayo | 7.4% |
| 83 | Huamantla | 7.4% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks 6 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Matamoros | 89.8% |
| 4 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 88.7% |
| 5 | Huamantla | 87.7% |
| 6 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 87.3% |
| 7 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 86.5% |
| 8 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 86.4% |
| 9 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 83.0% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks 10 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 13 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 29.0% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks 84 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Cuauhtemoc | 30.6% |
| 82 | Silao | 30.2% |
| 83 | León | 29.9% |
| 84 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 29.0% |
| 85 | Los Mochis | 29.0% |
| 86 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 28.9% |
| 87 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 28.9% |
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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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