Government budget and revenue in Tampico, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Tampico took in MXN 1.4 billion in 2024, about MXN 4,772 per resident counted in 2020, 29th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.3 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Tampico collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Tampico MXN 173.66 million in 2024, 12.2% of its revenue, 52nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 141.93 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Tampico receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Tampico MXN 582.93 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 431.45 million, together 71.4% of its revenue, 49th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Tampico spend on staff?
The municipal government of Tampico spent MXN 1.4 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 524.60 million, or 36.9%, 51st highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Tampico invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 101.69 million of the municipal government of Tampico's spending in 2024, 7.2% of the total, 8th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Tampico pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Tampico spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 108.78 million (7.7%) and debt service MXN 126.37 million (8.9%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Tampico compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Tampico ranks 77 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Los Mochis | MXN 4,831 |
| 75 | Poza Rica | MXN 4,818 |
| 76 | Córdoba | MXN 4,809 |
| 77 | Tampico | MXN 4,772 |
| 78 | Salamanca | MXN 4,724 |
| 79 | Fresnillo | MXN 4,676 |
| 80 | Ciudad Valles | MXN 4,676 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Tampico ranks 52 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | 12.6% |
| 50 | Veracruz | 12.3% |
| 51 | Uruapan | 12.3% |
| 52 | Tampico | 12.2% |
| 53 | Xalapa | 12.0% |
| 54 | Oaxaca | 11.6% |
| 55 | Lagos de Moreno | 11.6% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Tampico ranks 49 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Veracruz | 71.8% |
| 47 | Monclova-Frontera | 71.7% |
| 48 | Valladolid | 71.7% |
| 49 | Tampico | 71.4% |
| 50 | Lagos de Moreno | 71.1% |
| 51 | Uruapan | 70.9% |
| 52 | Acapulco | 70.6% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Tampico ranks 98 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Ciudad Obregón | 7.6% |
| 96 | Caborca | 7.5% |
| 97 | Ensenada | 7.4% |
| 98 | Tampico | 7.2% |
| 99 | Oaxaca | 7.0% |
| 100 | Playa del Carmen | 6.8% |
| 101 | Tepic | 6.7% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Tampico ranks 51 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Puerto Vallarta | 37.3% |
| 49 | Guanajuato | 37.0% |
| 50 | Piedras Negras | 37.0% |
| 51 | Tampico | 36.9% |
| 52 | Ciudad Obregón | 36.6% |
| 53 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 36.6% |
| 54 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 36.6% |
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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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