Government budget and revenue in Niterói, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Niterói reported R$ 6.67 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 241.6 million of deductions, R$ 212.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 12,734 per resident, the 11th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Niterói collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 26.8% of Niterói's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.85 billion), the 91st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 776.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 622.3 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Niterói on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 3.87 billion for Niterói in 2025, 56.0% of gross revenue (the 91st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Niterói spend?
Niterói committed R$ 6.15 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 11,736 per resident; the 11th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Niterói spend on health?
Health took 15.5% of Niterói's 2025 spending (R$ 954.4 million, R$ 1,823 per resident, the 93rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Niterói spend on education?
Education took 13.5% of Niterói's 2025 spending (R$ 826.9 million, R$ 1,579 per resident, the 125th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Niterói spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Niterói's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (24.1%), pensions for city employees (9.5%) and administration (8.6%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Niterói compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Niterói ranks 11 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Araruama | R$ 14,165 |
| 9 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 13,552 |
| 10 | Nova Lima | R$ 13,070 |
| 11 | Niterói | R$ 12,734 |
| 12 | Santos | R$ 12,579 |
| 13 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 12,416 |
| 14 | Araucária | R$ 11,450 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Niterói ranks 11 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 14,618 |
| 9 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 12,943 |
| 10 | Santos | R$ 11,937 |
| 11 | Niterói | R$ 11,736 |
| 12 | Araruama | R$ 11,458 |
| 13 | Itabira | R$ 10,940 |
| 14 | Vitória | R$ 10,889 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Niterói ranks 91 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Criciúma | 27.3% |
| 89 | Parnamirim | 27.0% |
| 90 | Piracicaba | 27.0% |
| 91 | Niterói | 26.8% |
| 92 | Chapecó | 26.8% |
| 93 | Marília | 26.1% |
| 94 | Rondonópolis | 26.1% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Niterói ranks 93 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Valinhos | R$ 1,830 |
| 91 | Rio Claro | R$ 1,829 |
| 92 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,824 |
| 93 | Niterói | R$ 1,823 |
| 94 | Curitiba | R$ 1,822 |
| 95 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 1,819 |
| 96 | Novo Hamburgo | R$ 1,810 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Niterói ranks 125 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 1,615 |
| 123 | Botucatu | R$ 1,600 |
| 124 | Votorantim | R$ 1,594 |
| 125 | Niterói | R$ 1,579 |
| 126 | Pinhais | R$ 1,576 |
| 127 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 1,571 |
| 128 | Itabaiana | R$ 1,563 |
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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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