Government budget and revenue in Caucaia, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Caucaia reported R$ 1.70 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 86.6 million of deductions, R$ 84.9 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,568 per resident, the 59th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Caucaia collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 13.0% of Caucaia's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 231.9 million), the 50th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 80.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 28.8 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Caucaia on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.35 billion for Caucaia in 2025, 75.6% of gross revenue (the 47th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Caucaia spend?
Caucaia committed R$ 1.66 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,468 per resident; the 60th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Caucaia spend on health?
Health took 23.0% of Caucaia's 2025 spending (R$ 382.6 million, R$ 1,027 per resident, the 70th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Caucaia spend on education?
Education took 41.3% of Caucaia's 2025 spending (R$ 686.7 million, R$ 1,844 per resident, the 83rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Caucaia spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Caucaia's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (8.3%), urban services and infrastructure (6.1%) and administration (5.7%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Caucaia compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Caucaia ranks 261 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Petrolina | R$ 4,606 |
| 259 | Várzea Grande | R$ 4,603 |
| 260 | Castanhal | R$ 4,595 |
| 261 | Caucaia | R$ 4,568 |
| 262 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 4,560 |
| 263 | Salvador | R$ 4,553 |
| 264 | Sarandi | R$ 4,539 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Caucaia ranks 260 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 4,488 |
| 258 | Macapá | R$ 4,484 |
| 259 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 4,484 |
| 260 | Caucaia | R$ 4,468 |
| 261 | Cariacica | R$ 4,444 |
| 262 | Bragança | R$ 4,407 |
| 263 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 4,400 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Caucaia ranks 270 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Araguari | 13.5% |
| 268 | Queimados | 13.4% |
| 269 | Itaituba | 13.0% |
| 270 | Caucaia | 13.0% |
| 271 | Itabaiana | 13.0% |
| 272 | Lagarto | 12.9% |
| 273 | Garanhuns | 12.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Caucaia ranks 250 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Luziânia | R$ 1,049 |
| 248 | Itacoatiara | R$ 1,040 |
| 249 | Bagé | R$ 1,039 |
| 250 | Caucaia | R$ 1,027 |
| 251 | Lagarto | R$ 1,016 |
| 252 | Altamira | R$ 1,008 |
| 253 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 1,001 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Caucaia ranks 83 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Guarapari | R$ 1,853 |
| 81 | Bragança | R$ 1,853 |
| 82 | Atibaia | R$ 1,851 |
| 83 | Caucaia | R$ 1,844 |
| 84 | Poá | R$ 1,838 |
| 85 | Barretos | R$ 1,833 |
| 86 | Boa Vista | R$ 1,827 |
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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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