Government budget and revenue in Petrópolis, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Petrópolis reported R$ 1.73 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 71.0 million of deductions, R$ 70.9 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,668 per resident, the 150th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Petrópolis collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 27.3% of Petrópolis' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 491.3 million), the 86th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 182.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 164.3 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Petrópolis on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.14 billion for Petrópolis in 2025, 63.3% of gross revenue (the 155th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Petrópolis spend?
Petrópolis committed R$ 1.47 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,835 per resident; the 96th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Petrópolis spend on health?
Health took 35.1% of Petrópolis' 2025 spending (R$ 517.4 million, R$ 1,698 per resident, the 106th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Petrópolis spend on education?
Education took 28.1% of Petrópolis' 2025 spending (R$ 414.2 million, R$ 1,359 per resident, the 115th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Petrópolis spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Petrópolis' 2025 spending were special charges such as debt service (12.1%), urban services and infrastructure (7.3%) and administration (6.7%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Petrópolis compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Petrópolis ranks 170 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | São Mateus | R$ 5,711 |
| 168 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,710 |
| 169 | Cambé | R$ 5,708 |
| 170 | Petrópolis | R$ 5,668 |
| 171 | Altamira | R$ 5,666 |
| 172 | Bacabal | R$ 5,649 |
| 173 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 5,642 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Petrópolis ranks 224 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Eunápolis | R$ 4,846 |
| 222 | Guarulhos | R$ 4,843 |
| 223 | Timon | R$ 4,841 |
| 224 | Petrópolis | R$ 4,835 |
| 225 | Lagarto | R$ 4,812 |
| 226 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 4,791 |
| 227 | Gravataí | R$ 4,787 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Petrópolis ranks 86 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Limeira | 27.4% |
| 84 | Joinville | 27.4% |
| 85 | Três Lagoas | 27.4% |
| 86 | Petrópolis | 27.3% |
| 87 | Mogi das Cruzes | 27.3% |
| 88 | Criciúma | 27.3% |
| 89 | Parnamirim | 27.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Petrópolis ranks 106 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Arapiraca | R$ 1,729 |
| 104 | Praia Grande | R$ 1,704 |
| 105 | Itatiba | R$ 1,701 |
| 106 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,698 |
| 107 | Maracanaú | R$ 1,694 |
| 108 | Apucarana | R$ 1,677 |
| 109 | Senador Canedo | R$ 1,670 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Petrópolis ranks 205 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,371 |
| 203 | São Vicente | R$ 1,362 |
| 204 | Jequié | R$ 1,360 |
| 205 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,359 |
| 206 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 1,359 |
| 207 | Salto | R$ 1,358 |
| 208 | Santana | R$ 1,354 |
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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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