Government budget and revenue in Fortaleza, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Fortaleza reported R$ 13.64 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 738.2 million of deductions, R$ 738.2 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,253 per resident, the 118th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Fortaleza collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 26.0% of Fortaleza's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 3.74 billion), the 98th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 1.77 billion from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 846.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Fortaleza on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 8.40 billion for Fortaleza in 2025, 58.5% of gross revenue (the 118th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Fortaleza spend?
Fortaleza committed R$ 13.02 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,013 per resident; the 116th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Fortaleza spend on health?
Health took 27.7% of Fortaleza's 2025 spending (R$ 3.61 billion, R$ 1,389 per resident, the 144th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Fortaleza spend on education?
Education took 23.7% of Fortaleza's 2025 spending (R$ 3.08 billion, R$ 1,187 per resident, the 58th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Fortaleza spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Fortaleza's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (12.1%), special charges such as debt service (8.8%) and administration (7.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Fortaleza compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Fortaleza ranks 202 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Guarapari | R$ 5,298 |
| 200 | Codó | R$ 5,281 |
| 201 | Imperatriz | R$ 5,277 |
| 202 | Fortaleza | R$ 5,253 |
| 203 | São José | R$ 5,219 |
| 204 | São Vicente | R$ 5,209 |
| 205 | Camboriú | R$ 5,195 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Fortaleza ranks 204 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Diadema | R$ 5,047 |
| 202 | Araçatuba | R$ 5,046 |
| 203 | Magé | R$ 5,035 |
| 204 | Fortaleza | R$ 5,013 |
| 205 | Codó | R$ 5,012 |
| 206 | Itapetininga | R$ 4,998 |
| 207 | Montes Claros | R$ 4,996 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Fortaleza ranks 98 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Itajaí | 26.1% |
| 96 | Ribeirão Pires | 26.1% |
| 97 | Nova Friburgo | 26.0% |
| 98 | Fortaleza | 26.0% |
| 99 | Sertãozinho | 26.0% |
| 100 | Caxias do Sul | 26.0% |
| 101 | Novo Hamburgo | 25.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Fortaleza ranks 176 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Recife | R$ 1,408 |
| 174 | Araçatuba | R$ 1,398 |
| 175 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 1,395 |
| 176 | Fortaleza | R$ 1,389 |
| 177 | Anápolis | R$ 1,387 |
| 178 | Barcarena | R$ 1,377 |
| 179 | Bacabal | R$ 1,368 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Fortaleza ranks 262 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 1,199 |
| 260 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 1,199 |
| 261 | Sabará | R$ 1,195 |
| 262 | Fortaleza | R$ 1,187 |
| 263 | Embu das Artes | R$ 1,185 |
| 264 | Queimados | R$ 1,184 |
| 265 | Suzano | R$ 1,182 |
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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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