Government budget and revenue in Parauapebas, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Parauapebas reported R$ 2.52 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 177.4 million of deductions, R$ 175.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 9,281 per resident, the 23rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Parauapebas collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 17.5% of Parauapebas' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 473.1 million), the 102nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 275.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 13.5 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Parauapebas on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.09 billion for Parauapebas in 2025, 77.3% of gross revenue (the 35th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Parauapebas spend?
Parauapebas committed R$ 2.48 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 9,114 per resident; the 23rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Parauapebas spend on health?
Health took 23.4% of Parauapebas' 2025 spending (R$ 578.7 million, R$ 2,131 per resident, the 54th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Parauapebas spend on education?
Education took 27.3% of Parauapebas' 2025 spending (R$ 675.9 million, R$ 2,489 per resident, the 27th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Parauapebas spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Parauapebas' 2025 spending were administration (14.2%), transport (8.3%) and sanitation (7.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Parauapebas compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Parauapebas ranks 23 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Barretos | R$ 9,951 |
| 21 | Corumbá | R$ 9,816 |
| 22 | Indaiatuba | R$ 9,623 |
| 23 | Parauapebas | R$ 9,281 |
| 24 | São Paulo | R$ 9,208 |
| 25 | Três Lagoas | R$ 9,161 |
| 26 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 9,036 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Parauapebas ranks 23 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Barretos | R$ 9,353 |
| 21 | Caraguatatuba | R$ 9,259 |
| 22 | São Paulo | R$ 9,202 |
| 23 | Parauapebas | R$ 9,114 |
| 24 | Corumbá | R$ 9,007 |
| 25 | Indaiatuba | R$ 8,667 |
| 26 | Ipatinga | R$ 8,546 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Parauapebas ranks 218 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Ituiutaba | 17.7% |
| 216 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 17.7% |
| 217 | Eunápolis | 17.6% |
| 218 | Parauapebas | 17.5% |
| 219 | Balsas | 17.5% |
| 220 | Passos | 17.4% |
| 221 | Lages | 17.3% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Parauapebas ranks 54 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Barbacena | R$ 2,180 |
| 52 | Sobral | R$ 2,154 |
| 53 | Porto Alegre | R$ 2,145 |
| 54 | Parauapebas | R$ 2,131 |
| 55 | Canoas | R$ 2,098 |
| 56 | Ubá | R$ 2,095 |
| 57 | Rondonópolis | R$ 2,070 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Parauapebas ranks 27 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Paragominas | R$ 2,520 |
| 25 | Porto Seguro | R$ 2,517 |
| 26 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 2,497 |
| 27 | Parauapebas | R$ 2,489 |
| 28 | Itajaí | R$ 2,478 |
| 29 | Itaituba | R$ 2,444 |
| 30 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 2,396 |
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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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