Government budget and revenue in Blumenau, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Blumenau reported R$ 2.98 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 152.4 million of deductions, R$ 129.0 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 8,203 per resident, the 39th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Blumenau collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 30.2% of Blumenau's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 945.8 million), the 56th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 428.4 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 180.1 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Blumenau on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.46 billion for Blumenau in 2025, 46.5% of gross revenue (the 33rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Blumenau spend?
Blumenau committed R$ 3.02 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 8,322 per resident; the 28th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Blumenau spend on health?
Health took 23.5% of Blumenau's 2025 spending (R$ 711.1 million, R$ 1,957 per resident, the 71st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Blumenau spend on education?
Education took 21.9% of Blumenau's 2025 spending (R$ 663.2 million, R$ 1,825 per resident, the 88th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Blumenau spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Blumenau's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (12.6%), urban services and infrastructure (9.3%) and special charges such as debt service (7.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Blumenau compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Blumenau ranks 39 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Brusque | R$ 8,324 |
| 37 | Valinhos | R$ 8,280 |
| 38 | Varginha | R$ 8,235 |
| 39 | Blumenau | R$ 8,203 |
| 40 | Araguari | R$ 8,122 |
| 41 | Senador Canedo | R$ 8,121 |
| 42 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 8,075 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Blumenau ranks 28 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Indaiatuba | R$ 8,667 |
| 26 | Ipatinga | R$ 8,546 |
| 27 | Três Lagoas | R$ 8,521 |
| 28 | Blumenau | R$ 8,322 |
| 29 | Itaguaí | R$ 8,207 |
| 30 | Jundiaí | R$ 8,178 |
| 31 | Campinas | R$ 8,174 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Blumenau ranks 56 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Votorantim | 30.8% |
| 54 | Cascavel | 30.5% |
| 55 | Bauru | 30.4% |
| 56 | Blumenau | 30.2% |
| 57 | Ponta Grossa | 30.2% |
| 58 | Contagem | 30.1% |
| 59 | Taboão da Serra | 30.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Blumenau ranks 71 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Teresina | R$ 1,971 |
| 69 | Natal | R$ 1,964 |
| 70 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 1,959 |
| 71 | Blumenau | R$ 1,957 |
| 72 | Cabo Frio | R$ 1,944 |
| 73 | Lavras | R$ 1,923 |
| 74 | Londrina | R$ 1,921 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Blumenau ranks 88 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Barretos | R$ 1,833 |
| 86 | Boa Vista | R$ 1,827 |
| 87 | Itu | R$ 1,825 |
| 88 | Blumenau | R$ 1,825 |
| 89 | Itabira | R$ 1,815 |
| 90 | Bragança Paulista | R$ 1,799 |
| 91 | Campinas | R$ 1,789 |
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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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