Government budget and revenue in Macapá, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Macapá reported R$ 2.16 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 175.8 million of deductions, R$ 171.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,510 per resident, the 51st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Macapá collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 12.7% of Macapá's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 297.0 million), the 43rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 131.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 17.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Macapá on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.70 billion for Macapá in 2025, 72.9% of gross revenue (the 64th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Macapá spend?
Macapá committed R$ 2.15 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,484 per resident; the 62nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Macapá spend on health?
Health took 23.4% of Macapá's 2025 spending (R$ 502.3 million, R$ 1,050 per resident, the 74th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Macapá spend on education?
Education took 23.0% of Macapá's 2025 spending (R$ 494.2 million, R$ 1,033 per resident, the 28th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Macapá spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Macapá's 2025 spending were administration (21.3%), urban services and infrastructure (8.3%) and pensions for city employees (8.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Macapá compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Macapá ranks 269 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | Uruguaiana | R$ 4,523 |
| 267 | Sumaré | R$ 4,520 |
| 268 | Sabará | R$ 4,515 |
| 269 | Macapá | R$ 4,510 |
| 270 | Jandira | R$ 4,477 |
| 271 | Nilópolis | R$ 4,463 |
| 272 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 4,440 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Macapá ranks 258 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4,519 |
| 256 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 4,489 |
| 257 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 4,488 |
| 258 | Macapá | R$ 4,484 |
| 259 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 4,484 |
| 260 | Caucaia | R$ 4,468 |
| 261 | Cariacica | R$ 4,444 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Macapá ranks 277 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Nilópolis | 12.9% |
| 275 | Ananindeua | 12.9% |
| 276 | Castanhal | 12.8% |
| 277 | Macapá | 12.7% |
| 278 | Santarém | 12.7% |
| 279 | Planaltina | 12.3% |
| 280 | Arapiraca | 12.3% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Macapá ranks 246 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 1,062 |
| 244 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 1,056 |
| 245 | São José | R$ 1,051 |
| 246 | Macapá | R$ 1,050 |
| 247 | Luziânia | R$ 1,049 |
| 248 | Itacoatiara | R$ 1,040 |
| 249 | Bagé | R$ 1,039 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Macapá ranks 292 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 1,038 |
| 290 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 1,036 |
| 291 | Alagoinhas | R$ 1,034 |
| 292 | Macapá | R$ 1,033 |
| 293 | Mossoró | R$ 1,015 |
| 294 | Bagé | R$ 1,013 |
| 295 | Belford Roxo | R$ 1,003 |
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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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