Government budget and revenue in Mossoró, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Mossoró reported R$ 1.37 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 85.8 million of deductions, R$ 85.8 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,185 per resident, the 114th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Mossoró collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 23.0% of Mossoró's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 335.1 million), the 138th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 165.9 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 79.5 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Mossoró on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 938.3 million for Mossoró in 2025, 64.5% of gross revenue (the 144th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Mossoró spend?
Mossoró committed R$ 1.35 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,119 per resident; the 122nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mossoró spend on health?
Health took 34.0% of Mossoró's 2025 spending (R$ 460.3 million, R$ 1,742 per resident, the 101st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mossoró spend on education?
Education took 19.8% of Mossoró's 2025 spending (R$ 268.2 million, R$ 1,015 per resident, the 27th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Mossoró spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Mossoró's 2025 spending were administration (20.3%), pensions for city employees (6.1%) and urban services and infrastructure (4.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Mossoró compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Mossoró ranks 206 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | São José | R$ 5,219 |
| 204 | São Vicente | R$ 5,209 |
| 205 | Camboriú | R$ 5,195 |
| 206 | Mossoró | R$ 5,185 |
| 207 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 5,184 |
| 208 | Maceió | R$ 5,140 |
| 209 | Itapetininga | R$ 5,127 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Mossoró ranks 198 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,182 |
| 196 | São Mateus | R$ 5,168 |
| 197 | Serra | R$ 5,155 |
| 198 | Mossoró | R$ 5,119 |
| 199 | Nova Serrana | R$ 5,092 |
| 200 | Arapongas | R$ 5,090 |
| 201 | Diadema | R$ 5,047 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Mossoró ranks 138 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Camboriú | 23.4% |
| 136 | Gravataí | 23.2% |
| 137 | Suzano | 23.1% |
| 138 | Mossoró | 23.0% |
| 139 | Rio Grande | 22.9% |
| 140 | Formosa | 22.9% |
| 141 | Rio Claro | 22.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Mossoró ranks 101 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 1,783 |
| 99 | Pelotas | R$ 1,768 |
| 100 | Itapipoca | R$ 1,765 |
| 101 | Mossoró | R$ 1,742 |
| 102 | Uberaba | R$ 1,736 |
| 103 | Arapiraca | R$ 1,729 |
| 104 | Praia Grande | R$ 1,704 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Mossoró ranks 293 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 296 | Ibirité | R$ 1,002 |
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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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