Government budget and revenue in Betim, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Betim reported R$ 3.13 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 300.8 million of deductions, R$ 300.8 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 7,304 per resident, the 72nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Betim collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 18.2% of Betim's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 626.1 million), the 114th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 247.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 122.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Betim on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.38 billion for Betim in 2025, 69.4% of gross revenue (the 91st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Betim spend?
Betim committed R$ 3.18 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 7,424 per resident; the 46th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Betim spend on health?
Health took 27.6% of Betim's 2025 spending (R$ 878.2 million, R$ 2,047 per resident, the 61st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Betim spend on education?
Education took 25.0% of Betim's 2025 spending (R$ 795.8 million, R$ 1,855 per resident, the 78th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Betim spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Betim's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (17.0%), administration (7.4%) and urban services and infrastructure (4.6%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Betim compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Betim ranks 72 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Sertãozinho | R$ 7,349 |
| 70 | Toledo | R$ 7,340 |
| 71 | Porto Seguro | R$ 7,312 |
| 72 | Betim | R$ 7,304 |
| 73 | Jataí | R$ 7,295 |
| 74 | Florianópolis | R$ 7,289 |
| 75 | Araras | R$ 7,279 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Betim ranks 46 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 7,549 |
| 44 | Senador Canedo | R$ 7,465 |
| 45 | Brusque | R$ 7,464 |
| 46 | Betim | R$ 7,424 |
| 47 | Catanduva | R$ 7,381 |
| 48 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 7,381 |
| 49 | Porto Alegre | R$ 7,365 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Betim ranks 206 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Campina Grande | 18.6% |
| 204 | Brusque | 18.5% |
| 205 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 18.4% |
| 206 | Betim | 18.2% |
| 207 | Montes Claros | 18.1% |
| 208 | Araguaína | 18.1% |
| 209 | Ji-Paraná | 18.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Betim ranks 61 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 2,067 |
| 59 | Araucária | R$ 2,057 |
| 60 | Campo Grande | R$ 2,056 |
| 61 | Betim | R$ 2,047 |
| 62 | Jaú | R$ 2,015 |
| 63 | Volta Redonda | R$ 2,014 |
| 64 | São Paulo | R$ 2,001 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Betim ranks 78 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Cabo Frio | R$ 1,885 |
| 76 | Dourados | R$ 1,870 |
| 77 | Araxá | R$ 1,860 |
| 78 | Betim | R$ 1,855 |
| 79 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 1,855 |
| 80 | Guarapari | R$ 1,853 |
| 81 | Bragança | R$ 1,853 |
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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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