Government budget and revenue in Montes Claros, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Montes Claros reported R$ 2.15 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 124.8 million of deductions, R$ 102.0 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,916 per resident, the 88th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Montes Claros collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 18.1% of Montes Claros' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 411.9 million), the 113th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 198.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 81.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Montes Claros on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.57 billion for Montes Claros in 2025, 69.1% of gross revenue (the 95th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Montes Claros spend?
Montes Claros committed R$ 2.18 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,996 per resident; the 113th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Montes Claros spend on health?
Health took 46.7% of Montes Claros' 2025 spending (R$ 1.02 billion, R$ 2,331 per resident, the 37th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Montes Claros spend on education?
Education took 21.0% of Montes Claros' 2025 spending (R$ 458.2 million, R$ 1,049 per resident, the 32nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Montes Claros spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Montes Claros' 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (9.1%), administration (7.4%) and pensions for city employees (7.3%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Montes Claros compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Montes Claros ranks 232 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Jequié | R$ 4,924 |
| 230 | Votorantim | R$ 4,920 |
| 231 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 4,918 |
| 232 | Montes Claros | R$ 4,916 |
| 233 | Eunápolis | R$ 4,891 |
| 234 | Garanhuns | R$ 4,891 |
| 235 | Gravataí | R$ 4,868 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Montes Claros ranks 207 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Fortaleza | R$ 5,013 |
| 205 | Codó | R$ 5,012 |
| 206 | Itapetininga | R$ 4,998 |
| 207 | Montes Claros | R$ 4,996 |
| 208 | Patos | R$ 4,967 |
| 209 | Apucarana | R$ 4,967 |
| 210 | Cametá | R$ 4,963 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Montes Claros ranks 207 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Brusque | 18.5% |
| 205 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 18.4% |
| 206 | Betim | 18.2% |
| 207 | Montes Claros | 18.1% |
| 208 | Araguaína | 18.1% |
| 209 | Ji-Paraná | 18.0% |
| 210 | Embu das Artes | 17.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Montes Claros ranks 37 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Catalão | R$ 2,461 |
| 35 | Itu | R$ 2,419 |
| 36 | Governador Valadares | R$ 2,337 |
| 37 | Montes Claros | R$ 2,331 |
| 38 | Campos dos Goytacazes | R$ 2,324 |
| 39 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 2,321 |
| 40 | Itaguaí | R$ 2,312 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Montes Claros ranks 288 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 1,064 |
| 286 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,062 |
| 287 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,060 |
| 288 | Montes Claros | R$ 1,049 |
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 1,038 |
| 290 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 1,036 |
| 291 | Alagoinhas | R$ 1,034 |
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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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