Government budget and revenue in São José de Ribamar, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São José de Ribamar reported R$ 1.13 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 50.4 million of deductions, R$ 50.4 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,206 per resident, the 36th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São José de Ribamar collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 9.4% of São José de Ribamar's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 111.6 million), the 19th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 21.9 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 17.0 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São José de Ribamar on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 964.0 million for São José de Ribamar in 2025, 81.4% of gross revenue (the 20th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São José de Ribamar spend?
São José de Ribamar committed R$ 1.11 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,120 per resident; the 41st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José de Ribamar spend on health?
Health took 16.3% of São José de Ribamar's 2025 spending (R$ 180.7 million, R$ 670 per resident, the 8th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José de Ribamar spend on education?
Education took 58.2% of São José de Ribamar's 2025 spending (R$ 646.2 million, R$ 2,396 per resident, the 30th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São José de Ribamar spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São José de Ribamar's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (8.4%), administration (5.5%) and sanitation (3.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São José de Ribamar compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São José de Ribamar ranks 284 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Abaetetuba | R$ 4,214 |
| 282 | Santa Luzia | R$ 4,214 |
| 283 | Queimados | R$ 4,212 |
| 284 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 4,206 |
| 285 | Ilhéus | R$ 4,195 |
| 286 | Belém | R$ 4,192 |
| 287 | Viamão | R$ 4,170 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São José de Ribamar ranks 279 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Sabará | R$ 4,230 |
| 277 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 4,162 |
| 278 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 4,128 |
| 279 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 4,120 |
| 280 | Caruaru | R$ 4,096 |
| 281 | Ilhéus | R$ 4,015 |
| 282 | Queimados | R$ 4,006 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São José de Ribamar ranks 301 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Araruama | 9.7% |
| 299 | Magé | 9.6% |
| 300 | Itacoatiara | 9.5% |
| 301 | São José de Ribamar | 9.4% |
| 302 | Paço do Lumiar | 9.3% |
| 303 | Belford Roxo | 8.9% |
| 304 | Teófilo Otoni | 8.7% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São José de Ribamar ranks 312 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | Sarandi | R$ 680 |
| 310 | Cariacica | R$ 679 |
| 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 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São José de Ribamar ranks 30 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Parauapebas | R$ 2,489 |
| 28 | Itajaí | R$ 2,478 |
| 29 | Itaituba | R$ 2,444 |
| 30 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 2,396 |
| 31 | Itaguaí | R$ 2,393 |
| 32 | Itatiba | R$ 2,336 |
| 33 | Santarém | R$ 2,333 |
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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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