Government budget and revenue in São João de Meriti, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São João de Meriti reported R$ 1.31 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, with no deductions recorded; that is R$ 3,319 per resident, the 7th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São João de Meriti collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 21.2% of São João de Meriti's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 277.7 million), the 155th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 106.0 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 75.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São João de Meriti on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 937.1 million for São João de Meriti in 2025, 71.7% of gross revenue (the 74th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São João de Meriti spend?
São João de Meriti committed R$ 1.17 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 2,974 per resident; the 4th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São João de Meriti spend on health?
Health took 30.7% of São João de Meriti's 2025 spending (R$ 359.0 million, R$ 912 per resident, the 44th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São João de Meriti spend on education?
Education took 26.9% of São João de Meriti's 2025 spending (R$ 314.9 million, R$ 800 per resident, the 7th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São João de Meriti spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São João de Meriti's 2025 spending were administration (18.6%), pensions for city employees (11.3%) and urban services and infrastructure (7.2%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São João de Meriti compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São João de Meriti ranks 313 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 3,462 |
| 311 | Feira de Santana | R$ 3,432 |
| 312 | Ananindeua | R$ 3,337 |
| 313 | São João de Meriti | R$ 3,319 |
| 314 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 3,157 |
| 315 | Olinda | R$ 3,117 |
| 316 | Belford Roxo | R$ 2,793 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São João de Meriti ranks 316 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3,205 |
| 314 | Olinda | R$ 3,131 |
| 315 | Belford Roxo | R$ 3,056 |
| 316 | São João de Meriti | R$ 2,974 |
| 317 | Carapicuíba | R$ 2,963 |
| 318 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,721 |
| 319 | Paulista | R$ 2,672 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São João de Meriti ranks 165 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Jataí | 21.3% |
| 163 | Guarapuava | 21.3% |
| 164 | Araras | 21.3% |
| 165 | São João de Meriti | 21.2% |
| 166 | Cachoeirinha | 21.2% |
| 167 | Paulista | 21.1% |
| 168 | Apucarana | 21.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São João de Meriti ranks 276 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Ilhéus | R$ 938 |
| 274 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 932 |
| 275 | Sabará | R$ 916 |
| 276 | São João de Meriti | R$ 912 |
| 277 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 911 |
| 278 | Cametá | R$ 901 |
| 279 | Cotia | R$ 897 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São João de Meriti ranks 313 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Divinópolis | R$ 864 |
| 311 | Nilópolis | R$ 840 |
| 312 | Belém | R$ 806 |
| 313 | São João de Meriti | R$ 800 |
| 314 | Carapicuíba | R$ 789 |
| 315 | Camaragibe | R$ 755 |
| 316 | Olinda | R$ 743 |
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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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