Government budget and revenue in Rio Grande, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Rio Grande reported R$ 1.31 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 86.2 million of deductions, R$ 77.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,809 per resident, the 92nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Rio Grande collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 22.9% of Rio Grande's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 318.8 million), the 139th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 192.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 32.8 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Rio Grande on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 727.6 million for Rio Grande in 2025, 52.3% of gross revenue (the 65th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Rio Grande spend?
Rio Grande committed R$ 1.04 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,429 per resident; the 149th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Rio Grande spend on health?
Health took 20.9% of Rio Grande's 2025 spending (R$ 217.8 million, R$ 1,136 per resident, the 99th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Rio Grande spend on education?
Education took 28.0% of Rio Grande's 2025 spending (R$ 291.1 million, R$ 1,518 per resident, the 146th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Rio Grande spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Rio Grande's 2025 spending were administration (14.8%), pensions for city employees (11.3%) and special charges such as debt service (10.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Rio Grande compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Rio Grande ranks 92 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 6,869 |
| 90 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 6,858 |
| 91 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 6,843 |
| 92 | Rio Grande | R$ 6,809 |
| 93 | Lages | R$ 6,799 |
| 94 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 6,798 |
| 95 | Taubaté | R$ 6,795 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Rio Grande ranks 171 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Jaú | R$ 5,452 |
| 169 | Itabaiana | R$ 5,433 |
| 170 | Itaboraí | R$ 5,430 |
| 171 | Rio Grande | R$ 5,429 |
| 172 | Crato | R$ 5,422 |
| 173 | Botucatu | R$ 5,417 |
| 174 | Simões Filho | R$ 5,414 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Rio Grande ranks 139 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Gravataí | 23.2% |
| 137 | Suzano | 23.1% |
| 138 | Mossoró | 23.0% |
| 139 | Rio Grande | 22.9% |
| 140 | Formosa | 22.9% |
| 141 | Rio Claro | 22.8% |
| 142 | Bagé | 22.7% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Rio Grande ranks 221 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Itapevi | R$ 1,147 |
| 219 | Poá | R$ 1,143 |
| 220 | Florianópolis | R$ 1,140 |
| 221 | Rio Grande | R$ 1,136 |
| 222 | Salvador | R$ 1,135 |
| 223 | Novo Gama | R$ 1,135 |
| 224 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 1,130 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Rio Grande ranks 146 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 1,528 |
| 144 | Magé | R$ 1,522 |
| 145 | Itapevi | R$ 1,520 |
| 146 | Rio Grande | R$ 1,518 |
| 147 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,518 |
| 148 | Lauro de Freitas | R$ 1,516 |
| 149 | Piracicaba | R$ 1,514 |
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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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