Government budget and revenue in Belo Horizonte, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Belo Horizonte reported R$ 19.26 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 833.3 million of deductions, R$ 811.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 8,050 per resident, the 43rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Belo Horizonte collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 38.9% of Belo Horizonte's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 7.83 billion), the 19th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 3.28 billion from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 2.20 billion from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Belo Horizonte on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 9.90 billion for Belo Horizonte in 2025, 49.2% of gross revenue (the 47th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Belo Horizonte spend?
Belo Horizonte committed R$ 19.36 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 8,093 per resident; the 35th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Belo Horizonte spend on health?
Health took 34.1% of Belo Horizonte's 2025 spending (R$ 6.61 billion, R$ 2,761 per resident, the 21st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Belo Horizonte spend on education?
Education took 19.1% of Belo Horizonte's 2025 spending (R$ 3.70 billion, R$ 1,546 per resident, the 134th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Belo Horizonte spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Belo Horizonte's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (11.2%), special charges such as debt service (6.8%) and transport (6.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Belo Horizonte compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Belo Horizonte ranks 43 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Araguari | R$ 8,122 |
| 41 | Senador Canedo | R$ 8,121 |
| 42 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 8,075 |
| 43 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 8,050 |
| 44 | Praia Grande | R$ 7,916 |
| 45 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 7,892 |
| 46 | Itu | R$ 7,836 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Belo Horizonte ranks 35 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Resende | R$ 8,166 |
| 33 | Muriaé | R$ 8,156 |
| 34 | Guarujá | R$ 8,112 |
| 35 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 8,093 |
| 36 | Canoas | R$ 7,960 |
| 37 | Poços de Caldas | R$ 7,920 |
| 38 | Araguari | R$ 7,901 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Belo Horizonte ranks 19 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Salvador | 40.5% |
| 17 | Goiânia | 39.7% |
| 18 | Londrina | 39.3% |
| 19 | Belo Horizonte | 38.9% |
| 20 | Balneário Camboriú | 38.7% |
| 21 | Vitória | 37.7% |
| 22 | Porto Alegre | 36.5% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Belo Horizonte ranks 21 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Rio Verde | R$ 2,884 |
| 19 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 2,875 |
| 20 | Três Lagoas | R$ 2,780 |
| 21 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 2,761 |
| 22 | Barretos | R$ 2,751 |
| 23 | Poços de Caldas | R$ 2,725 |
| 24 | Santos | R$ 2,699 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Belo Horizonte ranks 134 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 1,551 |
| 132 | Canoas | R$ 1,548 |
| 133 | Igarassu | R$ 1,547 |
| 134 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 1,546 |
| 135 | Florianópolis | R$ 1,543 |
| 136 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 1,539 |
| 137 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 1,538 |
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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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