Government budget and revenue in Macaé, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Macaé reported R$ 4.80 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 116.2 million of deductions, R$ 115.2 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 18,255 per resident, the 3rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Macaé collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 32.3% of Macaé's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.59 billion), the 42nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 1.19 billion from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 82.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Macaé on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.53 billion for Macaé in 2025, 51.5% of gross revenue (the 60th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Macaé spend?
Macaé committed R$ 4.32 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 16,426 per resident; the 3rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Macaé spend on health?
Health took 26.3% of Macaé's 2025 spending (R$ 1.13 billion, R$ 4,313 per resident, the 3rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Macaé spend on education?
Education took 22.0% of Macaé's 2025 spending (R$ 948.1 million, R$ 3,609 per resident, the 8th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Macaé spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Macaé's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (14.4%), administration (8.4%) and pensions for city employees (5.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Macaé compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Macaé ranks 3 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 32,267 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,713 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 18,255 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 16,917 |
| 5 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,495 |
| 6 | Cubatão | R$ 14,763 |
| 7 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 14,440 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Macaé ranks 3 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 29,561 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,118 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 16,426 |
| 4 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,902 |
| 5 | Cubatão | R$ 15,400 |
| 6 | Barueri | R$ 15,231 |
| 7 | Nova Lima | R$ 14,755 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Macaé ranks 42 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Campo Grande | 32.7% |
| 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% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Macaé ranks 3 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulínia | R$ 5,206 |
| 2 | Maricá | R$ 4,855 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 4,313 |
| 4 | Araguari | R$ 3,891 |
| 5 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 3,888 |
| 6 | Muriaé | R$ 3,710 |
| 7 | Itaperuna | R$ 3,539 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Macaé ranks 8 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Araruama | R$ 4,570 |
| 6 | Breves | R$ 4,439 |
| 7 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 3,627 |
| 8 | Macaé | R$ 3,609 |
| 9 | Rio Verde | R$ 3,483 |
| 10 | Cubatão | R$ 3,153 |
| 11 | Itapipoca | R$ 3,131 |
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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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