Government budget and revenue in Villahermosa, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Centro took in MXN 4.8 billion in 2024, about MXN 7,073 per resident counted in 2020, 20th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 3.3 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Villahermosa collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Centro MXN 406.52 million in 2024, 8.4% of its revenue, 32nd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 217.70 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Villahermosa receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Centro MXN 2.0 billion in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 1.5 billion, together 73.1% of its revenue, 39th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Villahermosa spend on staff?
The municipal government of Centro spent MXN 4.8 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.9 billion, or 40.2%, 35th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Villahermosa invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 1.4 billion of the municipal government of Centro's spending in 2024, 28.5% of the total, 15th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Villahermosa pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Centro spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 253.12 million (5.2%) and debt service MXN 40.38 million (0.8%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Villahermosa compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Villahermosa ranks 20 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 | Mérida | MXN 6,974 |
| 23 | Mazatlán | MXN 6,739 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Villahermosa ranks 74 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Ciudad Victoria | 9.0% |
| 72 | Sabinas | 9.0% |
| 73 | Comitán de Domínguez | 8.5% |
| 74 | Villahermosa | 8.4% |
| 75 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 8.2% |
| 76 | Tlaxcala | 8.2% |
| 77 | Tepic | 8.0% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Villahermosa ranks 39 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Los Mochis | 73.2% |
| 37 | Ocotlán | 73.2% |
| 38 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 73.2% |
| 39 | Villahermosa | 73.1% |
| 40 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 73.1% |
| 41 | Delicias | 72.9% |
| 42 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | 72.3% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Villahermosa ranks 15 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 29.7% |
| 13 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 29.0% |
| 14 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 28.8% |
| 15 | Villahermosa | 28.5% |
| 16 | Nuevo Laredo | 27.8% |
| 17 | Juárez | 26.2% |
| 18 | Salamanca | 26.1% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Villahermosa ranks 35 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Morelia | 41.8% |
| 33 | Veracruz | 40.9% |
| 34 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 40.3% |
| 35 | Villahermosa | 40.2% |
| 36 | Caborca | 40.1% |
| 37 | Lagos de Moreno | 39.9% |
| 38 | Cancún | 39.7% |
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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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