Government budget and revenue in Barreiras, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Barreiras reported R$ 963.0 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 89.3 million of deductions, R$ 89.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,822 per resident, the 157th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Barreiras collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 16.9% of Barreiras' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 178.1 million), the 95th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 70.9 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 19.4 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Barreiras on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 831.1 million for Barreiras in 2025, 79.0% of gross revenue (the 29th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Barreiras spend?
Barreiras committed R$ 1.00 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,073 per resident; the 134th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Barreiras spend on health?
Health took 26.3% of Barreiras' 2025 spending (R$ 264.1 million, R$ 1,597 per resident, the 128th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Barreiras spend on education?
Education took 32.6% of Barreiras' 2025 spending (R$ 327.8 million, R$ 1,982 per resident, the 63rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Barreiras spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Barreiras' 2025 spending were special charges such as debt service (11.6%), urban services and infrastructure (11.0%) and administration (5.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Barreiras compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Barreiras ranks 157 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 154 | Criciúma | R$ 5,885 |
| 155 | São Luís | R$ 5,853 |
| 156 | Porto Velho | R$ 5,822 |
| 157 | Barreiras | R$ 5,822 |
| 158 | Barbacena | R$ 5,797 |
| 159 | Bagé | R$ 5,787 |
| 160 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 5,765 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Barreiras ranks 134 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Camaçari | R$ 6,105 |
| 132 | Marabá | R$ 6,099 |
| 133 | Dourados | R$ 6,097 |
| 134 | Barreiras | R$ 6,073 |
| 135 | Uberaba | R$ 6,067 |
| 136 | Lages | R$ 5,998 |
| 137 | Aracaju | R$ 5,980 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Barreiras ranks 225 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | Uberaba | 17.3% |
| 223 | Marabá | 17.1% |
| 224 | Vespasiano | 17.1% |
| 225 | Barreiras | 16.9% |
| 226 | Cariacica | 16.9% |
| 227 | Juazeiro do Norte | 16.9% |
| 228 | Senador Canedo | 16.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Barreiras ranks 128 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Araras | R$ 1,599 |
| 126 | Jacareí | R$ 1,598 |
| 127 | Itapetininga | R$ 1,597 |
| 128 | Barreiras | R$ 1,597 |
| 129 | Açailândia | R$ 1,596 |
| 130 | Paragominas | R$ 1,592 |
| 131 | Toledo | R$ 1,583 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Barreiras ranks 63 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Lagarto | R$ 2,032 |
| 61 | Linhares | R$ 1,996 |
| 62 | São Mateus | R$ 1,995 |
| 63 | Barreiras | R$ 1,982 |
| 64 | Nova Serrana | R$ 1,969 |
| 65 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 1,960 |
| 66 | Senador Canedo | R$ 1,950 |
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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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