Government budget and revenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Rio de Janeiro reported R$ 39.28 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 1.51 billion of deductions, R$ 1.02 billion of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,928 per resident, the 149th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Rio de Janeiro collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 46.6% of Rio de Janeiro's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 19.01 billion), the 11th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 9.53 billion from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 5.15 billion from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Rio de Janeiro on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 15.63 billion for Rio de Janeiro in 2025, 38.3% of gross revenue (the 10th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Rio de Janeiro spend?
Rio de Janeiro committed R$ 39.13 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,905 per resident; the 140th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Rio de Janeiro spend on health?
Health took 19.8% of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 spending (R$ 7.75 billion, R$ 1,170 per resident, the 108th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Rio de Janeiro spend on education?
Education took 19.7% of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 spending (R$ 7.71 billion, R$ 1,164 per resident, the 51st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Rio de Janeiro spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (17.7%), urban services and infrastructure (9.7%) and special charges such as debt service (9.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Rio de Janeiro compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Rio de Janeiro ranks 149 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Arapongas | R$ 5,987 |
| 147 | Birigui | R$ 5,945 |
| 148 | Ubá | R$ 5,943 |
| 149 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 5,928 |
| 150 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 5,908 |
| 151 | Teresina | R$ 5,905 |
| 152 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 5,900 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Rio de Janeiro ranks 140 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Aracaju | R$ 5,980 |
| 138 | Araguaína | R$ 5,942 |
| 139 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 5,930 |
| 140 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 5,905 |
| 141 | Americana | R$ 5,879 |
| 142 | Barra Mansa | R$ 5,872 |
| 143 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 5,870 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Rio de Janeiro ranks 11 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Barcarena | 48.4% |
| 9 | Florianópolis | 47.9% |
| 10 | Santana de Parnaíba | 47.6% |
| 11 | Rio de Janeiro | 46.6% |
| 12 | Praia Grande | 44.7% |
| 13 | Nova Lima | 43.4% |
| 14 | Santo André | 42.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Rio de Janeiro ranks 212 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | São Vicente | R$ 1,197 |
| 210 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,193 |
| 211 | Gravataí | R$ 1,181 |
| 212 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 1,170 |
| 213 | Guarapuava | R$ 1,170 |
| 214 | Jandira | R$ 1,163 |
| 215 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,161 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Rio de Janeiro ranks 269 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | Mesquita | R$ 1,175 |
| 267 | Ilhéus | R$ 1,173 |
| 268 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 1,167 |
| 269 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 1,164 |
| 270 | Diadema | R$ 1,163 |
| 271 | João Pessoa | R$ 1,162 |
| 272 | Americana | R$ 1,158 |
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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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