Government budget and revenue in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Caetano do Sul reported R$ 2.59 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 165.8 million of deductions, R$ 165.8 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 15,495 per resident, the 5th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Caetano do Sul collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 34.0% of São Caetano do Sul's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 934.1 million), the 32nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 404.6 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 251.9 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Caetano do Sul on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.13 billion for São Caetano do Sul in 2025, 41.1% of gross revenue (the 15th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Caetano do Sul spend?
São Caetano do Sul committed R$ 2.65 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 15,902 per resident; the 4th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Caetano do Sul spend on health?
Health took 21.5% of São Caetano do Sul's 2025 spending (R$ 570.2 million, R$ 3,417 per resident, the 9th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Caetano do Sul spend on education?
Education took 34.5% of São Caetano do Sul's 2025 spending (R$ 916.4 million, R$ 5,492 per resident, the 2nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Caetano do Sul spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Caetano do Sul's 2025 spending were sanitation (9.0%), special charges such as debt service (8.0%) and administration (8.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Caetano do Sul compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Caetano do Sul ranks 5 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,713 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 18,255 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 16,917 |
| 5 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,495 |
| 6 | Cubatão | R$ 14,763 |
| 7 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 14,440 |
| 8 | Araruama | R$ 14,165 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Caetano do Sul ranks 4 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 29,561 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 24,118 |
| 3 | Macaé | R$ 16,426 |
| 4 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 15,902 |
| 5 | Cubatão | R$ 15,400 |
| 6 | Barueri | R$ 15,231 |
| 7 | Nova Lima | R$ 14,755 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Caetano do Sul ranks 32 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Tubarão | 34.6% |
| 30 | Ribeirão Preto | 34.6% |
| 31 | Itaguaí | 34.1% |
| 32 | São Caetano do Sul | 34.0% |
| 33 | Camaçari | 33.9% |
| 34 | Sorocaba | 33.6% |
| 35 | Bragança Paulista | 33.1% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Caetano do Sul ranks 9 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Muriaé | R$ 3,710 |
| 7 | Itaperuna | R$ 3,539 |
| 8 | Barueri | R$ 3,470 |
| 9 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 3,417 |
| 10 | Cubatão | R$ 3,347 |
| 11 | Resende | R$ 3,260 |
| 12 | Itabira | R$ 3,222 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Caetano do Sul ranks 2 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulínia | R$ 5,678 |
| 2 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 5,492 |
| 3 | Maricá | R$ 5,463 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 4,957 |
| 5 | Araruama | R$ 4,570 |
| 6 | Breves | R$ 4,439 |
| 7 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 3,627 |
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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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