Government budget and revenue in São Lourenço da Mata, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Lourenço da Mata reported R$ 385.2 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 30.4 million of deductions, R$ 30.4 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 3,477 per resident, the 11th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Lourenço da Mata collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 4.9% of São Lourenço da Mata's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 20.5 million), the 3rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 9.2 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 1.4 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Lourenço da Mata on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 369.5 million for São Lourenço da Mata in 2025, 88.9% of gross revenue (the 2nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Lourenço da Mata spend?
São Lourenço da Mata committed R$ 387.3 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 3,497 per resident; the 15th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Lourenço da Mata spend on health?
Health took 25.1% of São Lourenço da Mata's 2025 spending (R$ 97.4 million, R$ 879 per resident, the 36th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Lourenço da Mata spend on education?
Education took 29.6% of São Lourenço da Mata's 2025 spending (R$ 114.7 million, R$ 1,036 per resident, the 30th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Lourenço da Mata spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Lourenço da Mata's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (13.1%), pensions for city employees (11.9%) and administration (9.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Lourenço da Mata compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 309 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 3,607 |
| 307 | Mesquita | R$ 3,512 |
| 308 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 3,481 |
| 309 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 3,477 |
| 310 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 3,462 |
| 311 | Feira de Santana | R$ 3,432 |
| 312 | Ananindeua | R$ 3,337 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 305 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | Camaragibe | R$ 3,582 |
| 303 | Sarandi | R$ 3,565 |
| 304 | Mesquita | R$ 3,497 |
| 305 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 3,497 |
| 306 | Alvorada | R$ 3,492 |
| 307 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 3,451 |
| 308 | Feira de Santana | R$ 3,393 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 317 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Novo Gama | 5.8% |
| 314 | Abaetetuba | 5.7% |
| 315 | Bacabal | 5.6% |
| 316 | Itapipoca | 5.1% |
| 317 | São Lourenço da Mata | 4.9% |
| 318 | Caxias | 4.7% |
| 319 | Manacapuru | 4.4% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 284 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 891 |
| 282 | Igarassu | R$ 891 |
| 283 | Manaus | R$ 881 |
| 284 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 879 |
| 285 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 872 |
| 286 | Camboriú | R$ 869 |
| 287 | Breves | R$ 841 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 290 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,060 |
| 288 | Montes Claros | R$ 1,049 |
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 1,038 |
| 290 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 1,036 |
| 291 | Alagoinhas | R$ 1,034 |
| 292 | Macapá | R$ 1,033 |
| 293 | Mossoró | R$ 1,015 |
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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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