Government budget and revenue in Natal, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Natal reported R$ 4.31 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 229.6 million of deductions, R$ 229.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,729 per resident, the 155th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Natal collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 32.0% of Natal's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.45 billion), the 47th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 642.4 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 380.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Natal on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.60 billion for Natal in 2025, 57.4% of gross revenue (the 106th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Natal spend?
Natal committed R$ 4.36 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,797 per resident; the 145th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Natal spend on health?
Health took 33.9% of Natal's 2025 spending (R$ 1.48 billion, R$ 1,964 per resident, the 69th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Natal spend on education?
Education took 19.3% of Natal's 2025 spending (R$ 842.4 million, R$ 1,120 per resident, the 40th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Natal spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Natal's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (15.1%), pensions for city employees (10.6%) and special charges such as debt service (4.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Natal compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Natal ranks 165 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Campo Largo | R$ 5,751 |
| 163 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 5,747 |
| 164 | Pelotas | R$ 5,740 |
| 165 | Natal | R$ 5,729 |
| 166 | Rio Branco | R$ 5,723 |
| 167 | São Mateus | R$ 5,711 |
| 168 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,710 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Natal ranks 145 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Barra Mansa | R$ 5,872 |
| 143 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 5,870 |
| 144 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 5,856 |
| 145 | Natal | R$ 5,797 |
| 146 | Manacapuru | R$ 5,782 |
| 147 | Barbacena | R$ 5,746 |
| 148 | Porto Velho | R$ 5,737 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Natal ranks 47 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Sinop | 32.1% |
| 45 | Vila Velha | 32.1% |
| 46 | São José | 32.0% |
| 47 | Natal | 32.0% |
| 48 | São Carlos | 31.9% |
| 49 | Cuiabá | 31.5% |
| 50 | Lauro de Freitas | 31.5% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Natal ranks 69 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Cuiabá | R$ 1,983 |
| 67 | Joinville | R$ 1,982 |
| 68 | Teresina | R$ 1,971 |
| 69 | Natal | R$ 1,964 |
| 70 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 1,959 |
| 71 | Blumenau | R$ 1,957 |
| 72 | Cabo Frio | R$ 1,944 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Natal ranks 280 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Jacareí | R$ 1,133 |
| 278 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 1,126 |
| 279 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 1,126 |
| 280 | Natal | R$ 1,120 |
| 281 | Bauru | R$ 1,113 |
| 282 | Trindade | R$ 1,105 |
| 283 | Patos de Minas | R$ 1,099 |
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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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