Government budget and revenue in Guaratinguetá, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Guaratinguetá reported R$ 659.3 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 54.9 million of deductions, R$ 54.9 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,642 per resident, the 147th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Guaratinguetá collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 19.9% of Guaratinguetá's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 141.9 million), the 134th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 52.9 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 50.1 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Guaratinguetá on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 504.7 million for Guaratinguetá in 2025, 70.7% of gross revenue (the 84th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Guaratinguetá spend?
Guaratinguetá committed R$ 613.6 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,251 per resident; the 137th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Guaratinguetá spend on health?
Health took 34.7% of Guaratinguetá's 2025 spending (R$ 213.1 million, R$ 1,824 per resident, the 92nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Guaratinguetá spend on education?
Education took 26.1% of Guaratinguetá's 2025 spending (R$ 160.2 million, R$ 1,371 per resident, the 118th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Guaratinguetá spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Guaratinguetá's 2025 spending were administration (13.3%), urban services and infrastructure (7.6%) and special charges such as debt service (6.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Guaratinguetá compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Guaratinguetá ranks 173 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Petrópolis | R$ 5,668 |
| 171 | Altamira | R$ 5,666 |
| 172 | Bacabal | R$ 5,649 |
| 173 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 5,642 |
| 174 | Passo Fundo | R$ 5,639 |
| 175 | João Pessoa | R$ 5,607 |
| 176 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 5,597 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Guaratinguetá ranks 183 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | Bauru | R$ 5,293 |
| 181 | Passo Fundo | R$ 5,261 |
| 182 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 5,255 |
| 183 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 5,251 |
| 184 | Campo Largo | R$ 5,247 |
| 185 | Lavras | R$ 5,242 |
| 186 | Votorantim | R$ 5,242 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Guaratinguetá ranks 186 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Itapevi | 20.0% |
| 184 | Várzea Paulista | 20.0% |
| 185 | Resende | 20.0% |
| 186 | Guaratinguetá | 19.9% |
| 187 | Paulínia | 19.9% |
| 188 | Teresina | 19.8% |
| 189 | Porto Velho | 19.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Guaratinguetá ranks 92 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Sorriso | R$ 1,845 |
| 90 | Valinhos | R$ 1,830 |
| 91 | Rio Claro | R$ 1,829 |
| 92 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,824 |
| 93 | Niterói | R$ 1,823 |
| 94 | Curitiba | R$ 1,822 |
| 95 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 1,819 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Guaratinguetá ranks 202 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Francisco Morato | R$ 1,374 |
| 200 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 1,372 |
| 201 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 1,371 |
| 202 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,371 |
| 203 | São Vicente | R$ 1,362 |
| 204 | Jequié | R$ 1,360 |
| 205 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,359 |
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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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