Government budget and revenue in Guarulhos, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Guarulhos reported R$ 6.97 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 575.8 million of deductions, R$ 528.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,040 per resident, the 99th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Guarulhos collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 32.1% of Guarulhos' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 2.42 billion), the 43rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 1.23 billion from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 700.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Guarulhos on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 4.18 billion for Guarulhos in 2025, 55.3% of gross revenue (the 85th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Guarulhos spend?
Guarulhos committed R$ 6.70 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,843 per resident; the 98th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Guarulhos spend on health?
Health took 24.0% of Guarulhos' 2025 spending (R$ 1.61 billion, R$ 1,161 per resident, the 105th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Guarulhos spend on education?
Education took 25.9% of Guarulhos' 2025 spending (R$ 1.73 billion, R$ 1,254 per resident, the 80th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Guarulhos spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Guarulhos' 2025 spending were administration (16.3%), urban services and infrastructure (11.9%) and special charges such as debt service (7.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Guarulhos compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Guarulhos ranks 221 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 5,057 |
| 219 | Embu das Artes | R$ 5,054 |
| 220 | Cametá | R$ 5,046 |
| 221 | Guarulhos | R$ 5,040 |
| 222 | Tubarão | R$ 4,979 |
| 223 | Itapevi | R$ 4,972 |
| 224 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 4,966 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Guarulhos ranks 222 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Jequié | R$ 4,853 |
| 220 | Marituba | R$ 4,850 |
| 221 | Eunápolis | R$ 4,846 |
| 222 | Guarulhos | R$ 4,843 |
| 223 | Timon | R$ 4,841 |
| 224 | Petrópolis | R$ 4,835 |
| 225 | Lagarto | R$ 4,812 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Guarulhos ranks 43 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Erechim | 32.5% |
| 41 | Cotia | 32.4% |
| 42 | Macaé | 32.3% |
| 43 | Guarulhos | 32.1% |
| 44 | Sinop | 32.1% |
| 45 | Vila Velha | 32.1% |
| 46 | São José | 32.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Guarulhos ranks 215 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 1,170 |
| 213 | Guarapuava | R$ 1,170 |
| 214 | Jandira | R$ 1,163 |
| 215 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,161 |
| 216 | Erechim | R$ 1,159 |
| 217 | Simões Filho | R$ 1,152 |
| 218 | Itapevi | R$ 1,147 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Guarulhos ranks 240 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Passo Fundo | R$ 1,271 |
| 238 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 1,265 |
| 239 | Piraquara | R$ 1,256 |
| 240 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,254 |
| 241 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 1,252 |
| 242 | Muriaé | R$ 1,245 |
| 243 | Umuarama | R$ 1,241 |
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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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