Government budget and revenue in Santa Maria, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Santa Maria reported R$ 1.23 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 95.3 million of deductions, R$ 76.8 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,163 per resident, the 31st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Santa Maria collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 29.2% of Santa Maria's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 387.5 million), the 70th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 144.8 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 93.3 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Santa Maria on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 703.1 million for Santa Maria in 2025, 53.0% of gross revenue (the 67th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Santa Maria spend?
Santa Maria committed R$ 1.18 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 3,992 per resident; the 33rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Santa Maria spend on health?
Health took 16.0% of Santa Maria's 2025 spending (R$ 189.6 million, R$ 640 per resident, the 6th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Santa Maria spend on education?
Education took 23.2% of Santa Maria's 2025 spending (R$ 274.3 million, R$ 927 per resident, the 16th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Santa Maria spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Santa Maria's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (24.6%), administration (10.9%) and urban services and infrastructure (7.2%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Santa Maria compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Santa Maria ranks 289 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Belém | R$ 4,192 |
| 287 | Viamão | R$ 4,170 |
| 288 | Alvorada | R$ 4,166 |
| 289 | Santa Maria | R$ 4,163 |
| 290 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 4,127 |
| 291 | Ibirité | R$ 4,122 |
| 292 | Santana | R$ 4,110 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Santa Maria ranks 287 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Santa Rita | R$ 3,995 |
| 285 | Colombo | R$ 3,994 |
| 286 | Santa Luzia | R$ 3,993 |
| 287 | Santa Maria | R$ 3,992 |
| 288 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 3,991 |
| 289 | Belém | R$ 3,967 |
| 290 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 3,955 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Santa Maria ranks 70 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Foz do Iguaçu | 29.3% |
| 68 | Sumaré | 29.3% |
| 69 | Presidente Prudente | 29.3% |
| 70 | Santa Maria | 29.2% |
| 71 | Rio das Ostras | 29.1% |
| 72 | Passo Fundo | 29.1% |
| 73 | Indaiatuba | 28.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Santa Maria ranks 314 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 677 |
| 312 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 670 |
| 313 | Alvorada | R$ 651 |
| 314 | Santa Maria | R$ 640 |
| 315 | Trindade | R$ 624 |
| 316 | Olinda | R$ 615 |
| 317 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 600 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Santa Maria ranks 304 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 961 |
| 302 | Salvador | R$ 941 |
| 303 | Ananindeua | R$ 936 |
| 304 | Santa Maria | R$ 927 |
| 305 | Barbacena | R$ 927 |
| 306 | Porto Alegre | R$ 923 |
| 307 | Feira de Santana | R$ 923 |
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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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