Government budget and revenue in Arapiraca, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Arapiraca reported R$ 1.39 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 63.1 million of deductions, R$ 63.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,894 per resident, the 153rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Arapiraca collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 12.3% of Arapiraca's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 177.5 million), the 40th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 70.0 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 35.9 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Arapiraca on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.04 billion for Arapiraca in 2025, 71.5% of gross revenue (the 77th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Arapiraca spend?
Arapiraca committed R$ 1.31 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,563 per resident; the 155th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Arapiraca spend on health?
Health took 31.1% of Arapiraca's 2025 spending (R$ 406.5 million, R$ 1,729 per resident, the 103rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Arapiraca spend on education?
Education took 29.3% of Arapiraca's 2025 spending (R$ 382.7 million, R$ 1,628 per resident, the 118th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Arapiraca spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Arapiraca's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (13.6%), pensions for city employees (9.2%) and administration (8.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Arapiraca compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Arapiraca ranks 153 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 5,908 |
| 151 | Teresina | R$ 5,905 |
| 152 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 5,900 |
| 153 | Arapiraca | R$ 5,894 |
| 154 | Criciúma | R$ 5,885 |
| 155 | São Luís | R$ 5,853 |
| 156 | Porto Velho | R$ 5,822 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Arapiraca ranks 155 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | Bacabal | R$ 5,633 |
| 153 | Cascavel | R$ 5,600 |
| 154 | Bragança Paulista | R$ 5,574 |
| 155 | Arapiraca | R$ 5,563 |
| 156 | Erechim | R$ 5,562 |
| 157 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 5,531 |
| 158 | Tatuí | R$ 5,501 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Arapiraca ranks 280 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Macapá | 12.7% |
| 278 | Santarém | 12.7% |
| 279 | Planaltina | 12.3% |
| 280 | Arapiraca | 12.3% |
| 281 | Nova Serrana | 12.2% |
| 282 | Maracanaú | 12.2% |
| 283 | Mesquita | 12.1% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Arapiraca ranks 103 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Itapipoca | R$ 1,765 |
| 101 | Mossoró | R$ 1,742 |
| 102 | Uberaba | R$ 1,736 |
| 103 | Arapiraca | R$ 1,729 |
| 104 | Praia Grande | R$ 1,704 |
| 105 | Itatiba | R$ 1,701 |
| 106 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,698 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Arapiraca ranks 118 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Crato | R$ 1,639 |
| 116 | Cariacica | R$ 1,638 |
| 117 | Hortolândia | R$ 1,636 |
| 118 | Arapiraca | R$ 1,628 |
| 119 | Criciúma | R$ 1,624 |
| 120 | Itumbiara | R$ 1,619 |
| 121 | Itaperuna | R$ 1,616 |
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Sources
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-C, budget revenue realised, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8e46cf2e4cc4…)
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-E, budget spending by function, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 2d3d576cb339…)
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