Government budget and revenue in São Leopoldo, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Leopoldo reported R$ 1.44 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 133.9 million of deductions, R$ 75.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,627 per resident, the 108th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Leopoldo collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 25.3% of São Leopoldo's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 397.6 million), the 110th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 143.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 110.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Leopoldo on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 777.0 million for São Leopoldo in 2025, 49.4% of gross revenue (the 49th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Leopoldo spend?
São Leopoldo committed R$ 1.43 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,571 per resident; the 95th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Leopoldo spend on health?
Health took 24.6% of São Leopoldo's 2025 spending (R$ 351.1 million, R$ 1,618 per resident, the 121st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Leopoldo spend on education?
Education took 23.3% of São Leopoldo's 2025 spending (R$ 331.6 million, R$ 1,528 per resident, the 142nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Leopoldo spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Leopoldo's 2025 spending were administration (16.9%), pensions for city employees (10.4%) and sanitation (8.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Leopoldo compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Leopoldo ranks 108 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Passos | R$ 6,694 |
| 106 | Açailândia | R$ 6,653 |
| 107 | Recife | R$ 6,639 |
| 108 | São Leopoldo | R$ 6,627 |
| 109 | Sobral | R$ 6,623 |
| 110 | Araraquara | R$ 6,619 |
| 111 | Hortolândia | R$ 6,611 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Leopoldo ranks 95 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Açailândia | R$ 6,610 |
| 93 | Araxá | R$ 6,608 |
| 94 | Umuarama | R$ 6,579 |
| 95 | São Leopoldo | R$ 6,571 |
| 96 | Volta Redonda | R$ 6,554 |
| 97 | Governador Valadares | R$ 6,533 |
| 98 | Caxias do Sul | R$ 6,530 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Leopoldo ranks 110 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Jaú | 25.5% |
| 108 | Guarapari | 25.4% |
| 109 | Uberlândia | 25.4% |
| 110 | São Leopoldo | 25.3% |
| 111 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 25.3% |
| 112 | Maceió | 25.2% |
| 113 | Aparecida de Goiânia | 25.2% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Leopoldo ranks 121 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Imperatriz | R$ 1,624 |
| 119 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 1,623 |
| 120 | Nilópolis | R$ 1,621 |
| 121 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,618 |
| 122 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,613 |
| 123 | Barra Mansa | R$ 1,606 |
| 124 | Contagem | R$ 1,605 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Leopoldo ranks 142 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Castanhal | R$ 1,536 |
| 140 | Formosa | R$ 1,534 |
| 141 | Araguaína | R$ 1,531 |
| 142 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,528 |
| 143 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 1,528 |
| 144 | Magé | R$ 1,522 |
| 145 | Itapevi | R$ 1,520 |
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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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