Government budget and revenue in Araras, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Araras reported R$ 955.7 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 93.5 million of deductions, R$ 62.7 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 7,279 per resident, the 75th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Araras collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 21.3% of Araras' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 223.6 million), the 156th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 85.8 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 86.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Araras on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 607.8 million for Araras in 2025, 57.9% of gross revenue (the 113th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Araras spend?
Araras committed R$ 918.5 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,995 per resident; the 71st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Araras spend on health?
Health took 22.9% of Araras' 2025 spending (R$ 209.9 million, R$ 1,599 per resident, the 125th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Araras spend on education?
Education took 21.1% of Araras' 2025 spending (R$ 193.7 million, R$ 1,475 per resident, the 159th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Araras spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Araras' 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (15.6%), special charges such as debt service (8.3%) and administration (7.4%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Araras compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Araras ranks 75 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Betim | R$ 7,304 |
| 73 | Jataí | R$ 7,295 |
| 74 | Florianópolis | R$ 7,289 |
| 75 | Araras | R$ 7,279 |
| 76 | Itanhaém | R$ 7,191 |
| 77 | Maringá | R$ 7,180 |
| 78 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 7,169 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Araras ranks 71 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Jataí | R$ 7,079 |
| 69 | Passos | R$ 7,057 |
| 70 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 7,006 |
| 71 | Araras | R$ 6,995 |
| 72 | Chapecó | R$ 6,982 |
| 73 | Curitiba | R$ 6,958 |
| 74 | Itapipoca | R$ 6,931 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Araras ranks 164 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Sete Lagoas | 21.4% |
| 162 | Jataí | 21.3% |
| 163 | Guarapuava | 21.3% |
| 164 | Araras | 21.3% |
| 165 | São João de Meriti | 21.2% |
| 166 | Cachoeirinha | 21.2% |
| 167 | Paulista | 21.1% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Araras ranks 125 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,613 |
| 123 | Barra Mansa | R$ 1,606 |
| 124 | Contagem | R$ 1,605 |
| 125 | Araras | R$ 1,599 |
| 126 | Jacareí | R$ 1,598 |
| 127 | Itapetininga | R$ 1,597 |
| 128 | Barreiras | R$ 1,597 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Araras ranks 161 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Birigui | R$ 1,481 |
| 159 | Marília | R$ 1,481 |
| 160 | Caruaru | R$ 1,478 |
| 161 | Araras | R$ 1,475 |
| 162 | Cuiabá | R$ 1,475 |
| 163 | Vila Velha | R$ 1,475 |
| 164 | Palhoça | R$ 1,472 |
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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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