Government budget and revenue in Paulo Afonso, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Paulo Afonso reported R$ 564.1 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 48.3 million of deductions, R$ 48.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,764 per resident, the 76th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Paulo Afonso collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 11.3% of Paulo Afonso's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 69.1 million), the 30th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 25.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 6.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Paulo Afonso on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 517.4 million for Paulo Afonso in 2025, 84.5% of gross revenue (the 10th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Paulo Afonso spend?
Paulo Afonso committed R$ 535.1 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,519 per resident; the 65th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulo Afonso spend on health?
Health took 29.2% of Paulo Afonso's 2025 spending (R$ 156.3 million, R$ 1,320 per resident, the 133rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Paulo Afonso spend on education?
Education took 33.4% of Paulo Afonso's 2025 spending (R$ 178.9 million, R$ 1,511 per resident, the 150th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Paulo Afonso spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Paulo Afonso's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (8.7%), administration (8.4%) and special charges such as debt service (5.2%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Paulo Afonso compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Paulo Afonso ranks 244 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Santarém | R$ 4,795 |
| 242 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 4,790 |
| 243 | Mauá | R$ 4,786 |
| 244 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4,764 |
| 245 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 4,751 |
| 246 | Timon | R$ 4,746 |
| 247 | Marituba | R$ 4,742 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Paulo Afonso ranks 255 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Luziânia | R$ 4,540 |
| 253 | Planaltina | R$ 4,534 |
| 254 | Salvador | R$ 4,520 |
| 255 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4,519 |
| 256 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 4,489 |
| 257 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 4,488 |
| 258 | Macapá | R$ 4,484 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Paulo Afonso ranks 290 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Altamira | 11.7% |
| 288 | Muriaé | 11.7% |
| 289 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 11.4% |
| 290 | Paulo Afonso | 11.3% |
| 291 | Parnaíba | 11.0% |
| 292 | Igarassu | 10.9% |
| 293 | Sobral | 10.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Paulo Afonso ranks 187 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Porto Velho | R$ 1,331 |
| 185 | Botucatu | R$ 1,330 |
| 186 | Cambé | R$ 1,329 |
| 187 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 1,320 |
| 188 | Itanhaém | R$ 1,295 |
| 189 | Nova Serrana | R$ 1,288 |
| 190 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 1,282 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Paulo Afonso ranks 150 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,518 |
| 148 | Lauro de Freitas | R$ 1,516 |
| 149 | Piracicaba | R$ 1,514 |
| 150 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 1,511 |
| 151 | Ourinhos | R$ 1,502 |
| 152 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 1,502 |
| 153 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,498 |
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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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