Government budget and revenue in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez took in MXN 3.7 billion in 2024, about MXN 6,114 per resident counted in 2020, 36th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 2.6 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Tuxtla Gutiérrez collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez MXN 413.71 million in 2024, 11.2% of its revenue, 47th lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 89.80 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Tuxtla Gutiérrez receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez MXN 2.0 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 871.77 million, together 78.5% of its revenue, 18th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Tuxtla Gutiérrez spend on staff?
The municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez spent MXN 3.7 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.4 billion, or 36.6%, 53rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Tuxtla Gutiérrez invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 902.53 million of the municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez's spending in 2024, 24.4% of the total, 22nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Tuxtla Gutiérrez pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Tuxtla Gutiérrez spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 562.11 million (15.2%) and debt service MXN 57.12 million (1.5%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Tuxtla Gutiérrez compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 36 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Veracruz | MXN 6,232 |
| 34 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | MXN 6,188 |
| 35 | Campeche | MXN 6,171 |
| 36 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 6,114 |
| 37 | Mexicali | MXN 6,091 |
| 38 | Guaymas | MXN 6,020 |
| 39 | Hidalgo del Parral | MXN 6,004 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 59 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Coatzacoalcos | 11.5% |
| 57 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 11.4% |
| 58 | Ocotlán | 11.4% |
| 59 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 11.2% |
| 60 | Tecomán | 11.1% |
| 61 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | 11.0% |
| 62 | Salamanca | 10.6% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 18 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fresnillo | 81.3% |
| 16 | Sabinas | 79.5% |
| 17 | Tianguistenco | 79.0% |
| 18 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 78.5% |
| 19 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 78.3% |
| 20 | Piedras Negras | 78.2% |
| 21 | Córdoba | 77.3% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 22 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Huauchinango | 26.1% |
| 20 | Irapuato | 25.8% |
| 21 | Celaya | 24.9% |
| 22 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 24.4% |
| 23 | Xalapa | 23.9% |
| 24 | Silao | 23.7% |
| 25 | Fresnillo | 23.3% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 53 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 55 | San Juan del Río | 36.5% |
| 56 | Orizaba | 36.1% |
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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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