Government budget and revenue in São Carlos, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Carlos reported R$ 1.64 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 108.1 million of deductions, R$ 107.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,365 per resident, the 122nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Carlos collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 31.9% of São Carlos' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 556.5 million), the 48th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 245.1 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 186.1 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Carlos on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 942.9 million for São Carlos in 2025, 54.1% of gross revenue (the 73rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Carlos spend?
São Carlos committed R$ 1.65 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,438 per resident; the 105th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Carlos spend on health?
Health took 28.8% of São Carlos' 2025 spending (R$ 476.0 million, R$ 1,853 per resident, the 87th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Carlos spend on education?
Education took 23.1% of São Carlos' 2025 spending (R$ 382.1 million, R$ 1,487 per resident, the 156th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Carlos spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Carlos' 2025 spending were administration (15.6%), sanitation (13.6%) and urban services and infrastructure (6.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Carlos compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Carlos ranks 122 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Limeira | R$ 6,485 |
| 120 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 6,401 |
| 121 | Campos dos Goytacazes | R$ 6,382 |
| 122 | São Carlos | R$ 6,365 |
| 123 | Assis | R$ 6,343 |
| 124 | Aracaju | R$ 6,322 |
| 125 | Camaçari | R$ 6,313 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Carlos ranks 105 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 6,471 |
| 103 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 6,456 |
| 104 | Marília | R$ 6,453 |
| 105 | São Carlos | R$ 6,438 |
| 106 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 6,437 |
| 107 | Cuiabá | R$ 6,406 |
| 108 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 6,400 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Carlos ranks 48 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Vila Velha | 32.1% |
| 46 | São José | 32.0% |
| 47 | Natal | 32.0% |
| 48 | São Carlos | 31.9% |
| 49 | Cuiabá | 31.5% |
| 50 | Lauro de Freitas | 31.5% |
| 51 | São José do Rio Preto | 31.1% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Carlos ranks 87 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 1,879 |
| 85 | Campinas | R$ 1,876 |
| 86 | Maringá | R$ 1,861 |
| 87 | São Carlos | R$ 1,853 |
| 88 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 1,851 |
| 89 | Sorriso | R$ 1,845 |
| 90 | Valinhos | R$ 1,830 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Carlos ranks 156 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,498 |
| 154 | Uberaba | R$ 1,497 |
| 155 | Uruguaiana | R$ 1,488 |
| 156 | São Carlos | R$ 1,487 |
| 157 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 1,483 |
| 158 | Birigui | R$ 1,481 |
| 159 | Marília | R$ 1,481 |
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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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