Government budget and revenue in Santo André, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Santo André reported R$ 4.30 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 218.5 million of deductions, R$ 214.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,541 per resident, the 137th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Santo André collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 42.8% of Santo André's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.93 billion), the 14th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 764.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 543.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Santo André on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.80 billion for Santo André in 2025, 39.9% of gross revenue (the 12th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Santo André spend?
Santo André committed R$ 4.25 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,466 per resident; the 156th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Santo André spend on health?
Health took 24.5% of Santo André's 2025 spending (R$ 1.04 billion, R$ 1,338 per resident, the 138th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Santo André spend on education?
Education took 19.9% of Santo André's 2025 spending (R$ 846.2 million, R$ 1,090 per resident, the 36th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Santo André spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Santo André's 2025 spending were administration (16.5%), pensions for city employees (11.7%) and transport (6.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Santo André compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Santo André ranks 183 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | Salto | R$ 5,563 |
| 181 | Crato | R$ 5,551 |
| 182 | Simões Filho | R$ 5,543 |
| 183 | Santo André | R$ 5,541 |
| 184 | Itacoatiara | R$ 5,532 |
| 185 | Jaú | R$ 5,530 |
| 186 | Lavras | R$ 5,525 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Santo André ranks 164 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Pelotas | R$ 5,477 |
| 162 | São Luís | R$ 5,466 |
| 163 | Birigui | R$ 5,466 |
| 164 | Santo André | R$ 5,466 |
| 165 | Bagé | R$ 5,463 |
| 166 | Imperatriz | R$ 5,456 |
| 167 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 5,454 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Santo André ranks 14 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rio de Janeiro | 46.6% |
| 12 | Praia Grande | 44.7% |
| 13 | Nova Lima | 43.4% |
| 14 | Santo André | 42.8% |
| 15 | Curitiba | 41.9% |
| 16 | Salvador | 40.5% |
| 17 | Goiânia | 39.7% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Santo André ranks 182 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | Bacabal | R$ 1,368 |
| 180 | Maceió | R$ 1,362 |
| 181 | Teresópolis | R$ 1,360 |
| 182 | Santo André | R$ 1,338 |
| 183 | Suzano | R$ 1,338 |
| 184 | Porto Velho | R$ 1,331 |
| 185 | Botucatu | R$ 1,330 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Santo André ranks 284 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Bauru | R$ 1,113 |
| 282 | Trindade | R$ 1,105 |
| 283 | Patos de Minas | R$ 1,099 |
| 284 | Santo André | R$ 1,090 |
| 285 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 1,064 |
| 286 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,062 |
| 287 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,060 |
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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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