Government budget and revenue in Contagem, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Contagem reported R$ 3.83 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 424.5 million of deductions, R$ 217.9 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,229 per resident, the 133rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Contagem collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 30.1% of Contagem's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.28 billion), the 58th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 385.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 495.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Contagem on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.14 billion for Contagem in 2025, 50.2% of gross revenue (the 51st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Contagem spend?
Contagem committed R$ 3.81 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,188 per resident; the 123rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Contagem spend on health?
Health took 25.9% of Contagem's 2025 spending (R$ 987.9 million, R$ 1,605 per resident, the 124th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Contagem spend on education?
Education took 22.5% of Contagem's 2025 spending (R$ 856.1 million, R$ 1,391 per resident, the 127th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Contagem spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Contagem's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (16.3%), pensions for city employees (10.9%) and special charges such as debt service (6.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Contagem compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Contagem ranks 133 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Londrina | R$ 6,252 |
| 131 | Caxias | R$ 6,234 |
| 132 | Marília | R$ 6,231 |
| 133 | Contagem | R$ 6,229 |
| 134 | Jacareí | R$ 6,199 |
| 135 | Campo Grande | R$ 6,197 |
| 136 | Americana | R$ 6,173 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Contagem ranks 123 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Sinop | R$ 6,197 |
| 121 | Novo Hamburgo | R$ 6,194 |
| 122 | Patos de Minas | R$ 6,189 |
| 123 | Contagem | R$ 6,188 |
| 124 | Londrina | R$ 6,175 |
| 125 | Balsas | R$ 6,167 |
| 126 | Limeira | R$ 6,155 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Contagem ranks 58 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Bauru | 30.4% |
| 56 | Blumenau | 30.2% |
| 57 | Ponta Grossa | 30.2% |
| 58 | Contagem | 30.1% |
| 59 | Taboão da Serra | 30.0% |
| 60 | Franca | 30.0% |
| 61 | São José dos Campos | 29.7% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Contagem ranks 124 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,618 |
| 122 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,613 |
| 123 | Barra Mansa | R$ 1,606 |
| 124 | Contagem | R$ 1,605 |
| 125 | Araras | R$ 1,599 |
| 126 | Jacareí | R$ 1,598 |
| 127 | Itapetininga | R$ 1,597 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Contagem ranks 193 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | São Luís | R$ 1,396 |
| 191 | Viamão | R$ 1,395 |
| 192 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 1,391 |
| 193 | Contagem | R$ 1,391 |
| 194 | Luziânia | R$ 1,384 |
| 195 | Catalão | R$ 1,379 |
| 196 | Araçatuba | R$ 1,378 |
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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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