Government budget and revenue in Araruama, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Araruama reported R$ 1.80 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 59.3 million of deductions, R$ 52.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 14,165 per resident, the 8th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Araruama collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 9.7% of Araruama's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 180.3 million), the 22nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 40.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 63.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Araruama on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.55 billion for Araruama in 2025, 83.8% of gross revenue (the 15th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Araruama spend?
Araruama committed R$ 1.45 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 11,458 per resident; the 12th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Araruama spend on health?
Health took 21.6% of Araruama's 2025 spending (R$ 313.3 million, R$ 2,472 per resident, the 32nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Araruama spend on education?
Education took 39.9% of Araruama's 2025 spending (R$ 579.1 million, R$ 4,570 per resident, the 5th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Araruama spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Araruama's 2025 spending were administration (12.5%), urban services and infrastructure (10.7%) and pensions for city employees (5.5%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Araruama compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Araruama ranks 8 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,495 |
| 6 | Cubatão | R$ 14,763 |
| 7 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 14,440 |
| 8 | Araruama | R$ 14,165 |
| 9 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 13,552 |
| 10 | Nova Lima | R$ 13,070 |
| 11 | Niterói | R$ 12,734 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Araruama ranks 12 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 12,943 |
| 10 | Santos | R$ 11,937 |
| 11 | Niterói | R$ 11,736 |
| 12 | Araruama | R$ 11,458 |
| 13 | Itabira | R$ 10,940 |
| 14 | Vitória | R$ 10,889 |
| 15 | Rio Verde | R$ 10,511 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Araruama ranks 298 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Juazeiro | 10.7% |
| 296 | Marituba | 10.2% |
| 297 | Crato | 10.0% |
| 298 | Araruama | 9.7% |
| 299 | Magé | 9.6% |
| 300 | Itacoatiara | 9.5% |
| 301 | São José de Ribamar | 9.4% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Araruama ranks 32 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Itabuna | R$ 2,548 |
| 30 | Itajaí | R$ 2,546 |
| 31 | Araraquara | R$ 2,510 |
| 32 | Araruama | R$ 2,472 |
| 33 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 2,465 |
| 34 | Catalão | R$ 2,461 |
| 35 | Itu | R$ 2,419 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Araruama ranks 5 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 5,492 |
| 3 | Maricá | R$ 5,463 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 4,957 |
| 5 | Araruama | R$ 4,570 |
| 6 | Breves | R$ 4,439 |
| 7 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 3,627 |
| 8 | Macaé | R$ 3,609 |
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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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