Government budget and revenue in Paulista, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Paulista reported R$ 896.8 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 69.3 million of deductions, R$ 69.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 2,575 per resident, the 2nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Paulista collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 21.1% of Paulista's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 203.6 million), the 153rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 56.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 58.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Paulista on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 640.3 million for Paulista in 2025, 66.3% of gross revenue (the 117th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Paulista spend?
Paulista committed R$ 930.4 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 2,672 per resident; the lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulista spend on health?
Health took 16.3% of Paulista's 2025 spending (R$ 151.4 million, R$ 435 per resident, the lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulista spend on education?
Education took 24.1% of Paulista's 2025 spending (R$ 224.7 million, R$ 645 per resident, the 2nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Paulista spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Paulista's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (16.8%), urban services and infrastructure (15.0%) and administration (8.5%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Paulista compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Paulista ranks 318 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 318 | Paulista | R$ 2,575 |
| 319 | Carapicuíba | R$ 2,574 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Paulista ranks 319 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3,205 |
| 314 | Olinda | R$ 3,131 |
| 315 | Belford Roxo | R$ 3,056 |
| 316 | São João de Meriti | R$ 2,974 |
| 317 | Carapicuíba | R$ 2,963 |
| 318 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,721 |
| 319 | Paulista | R$ 2,672 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Paulista ranks 167 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Araras | 21.3% |
| 165 | São João de Meriti | 21.2% |
| 166 | Cachoeirinha | 21.2% |
| 167 | Paulista | 21.1% |
| 168 | Apucarana | 21.0% |
| 169 | Divinópolis | 20.9% |
| 170 | Simões Filho | 20.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Paulista ranks 319 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Alvorada | R$ 651 |
| 314 | Santa Maria | R$ 640 |
| 315 | Trindade | R$ 624 |
| 316 | Olinda | R$ 615 |
| 317 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 600 |
| 318 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 549 |
| 319 | Paulista | R$ 435 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Paulista ranks 318 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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