Government budget and revenue in Paulínia, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Paulínia reported R$ 2.86 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 433.5 million of deductions, R$ 433.5 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 24,713 per resident, the 2nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Paulínia collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 19.9% of Paulínia's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 655.0 million), the 133rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 354.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 28.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Paulínia on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.34 billion for Paulínia in 2025, 70.8% of gross revenue (the 80th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Paulínia spend?
Paulínia committed R$ 2.79 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 24,118 per resident; the 2nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulínia spend on health?
Health took 21.6% of Paulínia's 2025 spending (R$ 603.3 million, R$ 5,206 per resident, the highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulínia spend on education?
Education took 23.5% of Paulínia's 2025 spending (R$ 657.9 million, R$ 5,678 per resident, the highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Paulínia spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Paulínia's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (11.7%), pensions for city employees (10.9%) and administration (6.4%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Paulínia compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Paulínia ranks 2 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 32,267 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,713 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 18,255 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 16,917 |
| 5 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,495 |
| 6 | Cubatão | R$ 14,763 |
| 7 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 14,440 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Paulínia ranks 2 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 29,561 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,118 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 16,426 |
| 4 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,902 |
| 5 | Cubatão | R$ 15,400 |
| 6 | Barueri | R$ 15,231 |
| 7 | Nova Lima | R$ 14,755 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Paulínia ranks 187 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Várzea Paulista | 20.0% |
| 185 | Resende | 20.0% |
| 186 | Guaratinguetá | 19.9% |
| 187 | Paulínia | 19.9% |
| 188 | Teresina | 19.8% |
| 189 | Porto Velho | 19.8% |
| 190 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 19.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Paulínia ranks 1 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulínia | R$ 5,206 |
| 2 | Maricá | R$ 4,855 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 4,313 |
| 4 | Araguari | R$ 3,891 |
| 5 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 3,888 |
| 6 | Muriaé | R$ 3,710 |
| 7 | Itaperuna | R$ 3,539 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Paulínia ranks 1 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulínia | R$ 5,678 |
| 2 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 5,492 |
| 3 | Maricá | R$ 5,463 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 4,957 |
| 5 | Araruama | R$ 4,570 |
| 6 | Breves | R$ 4,439 |
| 7 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 3,627 |
More on Paulínia: overview · economy and jobs · health · education and schools · poverty and living standards · all cities in Brazil
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…)
Each saved copy is the file exactly as downloaded, kept so the figures can be checked even if the source changes. Report an error.