Government budget and revenue in Xalapa, Mexico: official figures
The municipal government of Xalapa took in MXN 2.2 billion in 2024, about MXN 4,599 per resident counted in 2020, 23rd lowest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; in 2021 the figure was MXN 1.7 billion (current pesos).
How much tax does Xalapa collect?
Taxes collected locally brought the municipal government of Xalapa MXN 268.84 million in 2024, 12.0% of its revenue, 53rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities; fees and charges (derechos) added MXN 150.11 million.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much federal money does Xalapa receive?
Federal revenue-sharing (participaciones) gave the municipal government of Xalapa MXN 972.96 million in 2024 and earmarked federal and state contributions (aportaciones) MXN 705.46 million, together 74.7% of its revenue, 32nd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Xalapa spend on staff?
The municipal government of Xalapa spent MXN 2.2 billion in 2024; staff pay and benefits took MXN 1.1 billion, or 51.1%, 7th highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much does Xalapa invest in public works?
Public works and other public investment accounted for MXN 536.79 million of the municipal government of Xalapa's spending in 2024, 23.9% of the total, 23rd highest of 105 municipal governments among these cities.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much debt does Xalapa pay?
Also in 2024, the municipal government of Xalapa spent on transfers, subsidies and other aid MXN 90.19 million (4.0%) and debt service MXN 14.65 million (0.7%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Xalapa compares with other cities in Mexico
Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) (2024)
Xalapa ranks 83 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Municipal government revenue per resident (MXN, latest year 2022-2024 / 2020 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Ciudad Valles | MXN 4,676 |
| 81 | Morelia | MXN 4,646 |
| 82 | San Luis Rio Colorado | MXN 4,623 |
| 83 | Xalapa | MXN 4,599 |
| 84 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | MXN 4,580 |
| 85 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | MXN 4,546 |
| 86 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | MXN 4,512 |
Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Xalapa ranks 53 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Local taxes as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 56 | Coatzacoalcos | 11.5% |
Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue (2024)
Xalapa ranks 32 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Federal participations and contributions as a share of municipal revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Minatitlán | 75.6% |
| 30 | San Martín Texmelucan | 75.3% |
| 31 | Chetumal | 74.8% |
| 32 | Xalapa | 74.7% |
| 33 | Tecomán | 74.1% |
| 34 | Oaxaca | 73.9% |
| 35 | Hidalgo del Parral | 73.5% |
Public investment as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Xalapa ranks 23 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Public investment as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 26 | Hidalgo del Parral | 23.2% |
Staff costs as a share of municipal spending (2024)
Xalapa ranks 7 of 105, highest first.
| Rank | City | Staff costs as a share of municipal spending |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 54.3% |
| 5 | Tlaxcala | 54.0% |
| 6 | Mexicali | 53.7% |
| 7 | Xalapa | 51.1% |
| 8 | Acapulco | 48.7% |
| 9 | Zamora-Jacona | 48.3% |
| 10 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 48.3% |
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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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