Government budget and revenue in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Nova Iguaçu reported R$ 2.59 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 77.6 million of deductions, R$ 77.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 3,157 per resident, the 6th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Nova Iguaçu collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 20.3% of Nova Iguaçu's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 540.4 million), the 143rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 229.2 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 152.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Nova Iguaçu on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.90 billion for Nova Iguaçu in 2025, 71.5% of gross revenue (the 76th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Nova Iguaçu spend?
Nova Iguaçu committed R$ 2.73 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 3,329 per resident; the 9th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Nova Iguaçu spend on health?
Health took 33.6% of Nova Iguaçu's 2025 spending (R$ 916.5 million, R$ 1,119 per resident, the 90th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Nova Iguaçu spend on education?
Education took 22.3% of Nova Iguaçu's 2025 spending (R$ 607.6 million, R$ 742 per resident, the 3rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Nova Iguaçu spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Nova Iguaçu's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (10.0%), pensions for city employees (9.6%) and special charges such as debt service (9.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Nova Iguaçu compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 314 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Feira de Santana | R$ 3,432 |
| 312 | Ananindeua | R$ 3,337 |
| 313 | São João de Meriti | R$ 3,319 |
| 314 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 3,157 |
| 315 | Olinda | R$ 3,117 |
| 316 | Belford Roxo | R$ 2,793 |
| 317 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,636 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 311 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Feira de Santana | R$ 3,393 |
| 309 | Ibirité | R$ 3,390 |
| 310 | Ananindeua | R$ 3,329 |
| 311 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 3,329 |
| 312 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 3,256 |
| 313 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3,205 |
| 314 | Olinda | R$ 3,131 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 177 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Varginha | 20.6% |
| 175 | Angra dos Reis | 20.5% |
| 176 | Canoas | 20.5% |
| 177 | Nova Iguaçu | 20.3% |
| 178 | Tangará da Serra | 20.2% |
| 179 | Itapecerica da Serra | 20.2% |
| 180 | Itaboraí | 20.2% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 230 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | Belém | R$ 1,123 |
| 228 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 1,122 |
| 229 | Franca | R$ 1,122 |
| 230 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 1,119 |
| 231 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 1,118 |
| 232 | Queimados | R$ 1,113 |
| 233 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,111 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 317 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | São João de Meriti | R$ 800 |
| 314 | Carapicuíba | R$ 789 |
| 315 | Camaragibe | R$ 755 |
| 316 | Olinda | R$ 743 |
| 317 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 742 |
| 318 | Paulista | R$ 645 |
| 319 | São Gonçalo | R$ 549 |
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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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