Government budget and revenue in São Mateus, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Mateus reported R$ 699.0 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 47.6 million of deductions, R$ 47.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,711 per resident, the 153rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Mateus collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 16.4% of São Mateus' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 122.1 million), the 85th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 73.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 13.1 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Mateus on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 493.6 million for São Mateus in 2025, 66.1% of gross revenue (the 118th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Mateus spend?
São Mateus committed R$ 632.5 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,168 per resident; the 124th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Mateus spend on health?
Health took 16.1% of São Mateus' 2025 spending (R$ 101.8 million, R$ 831 per resident, the 31st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Mateus spend on education?
Education took 38.6% of São Mateus' 2025 spending (R$ 244.2 million, R$ 1,995 per resident, the 62nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Mateus spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Mateus' 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (12.7%), administration (9.8%) and sanitation (3.3%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Mateus compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Mateus ranks 167 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Pelotas | R$ 5,740 |
| 165 | Natal | R$ 5,729 |
| 166 | Rio Branco | R$ 5,723 |
| 167 | São Mateus | R$ 5,711 |
| 168 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,710 |
| 169 | Cambé | R$ 5,708 |
| 170 | Petrópolis | R$ 5,668 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Mateus ranks 196 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Maceió | R$ 5,189 |
| 194 | Campina Grande | R$ 5,187 |
| 195 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,182 |
| 196 | São Mateus | R$ 5,168 |
| 197 | Serra | R$ 5,155 |
| 198 | Mossoró | R$ 5,119 |
| 199 | Nova Serrana | R$ 5,092 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Mateus ranks 235 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Imperatriz | 16.6% |
| 233 | Mogi Guaçu | 16.5% |
| 234 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 16.4% |
| 235 | São Mateus | 16.4% |
| 236 | Barbacena | 16.4% |
| 237 | Piraquara | 16.1% |
| 238 | Rio Branco | 16.0% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Mateus ranks 289 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Camboriú | R$ 869 |
| 287 | Breves | R$ 841 |
| 288 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 836 |
| 289 | São Mateus | R$ 831 |
| 290 | Timon | R$ 828 |
| 291 | Rio Branco | R$ 827 |
| 292 | Viamão | R$ 805 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Mateus ranks 62 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Petrolina | R$ 2,032 |
| 60 | Lagarto | R$ 2,032 |
| 61 | Linhares | R$ 1,996 |
| 62 | São Mateus | R$ 1,995 |
| 63 | Barreiras | R$ 1,982 |
| 64 | Nova Serrana | R$ 1,969 |
| 65 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 1,960 |
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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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