Government budget and revenue in São Vicente, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São Vicente reported R$ 1.74 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 68.0 million of deductions, R$ 68.0 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,209 per resident, the 116th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São Vicente collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 36.2% of São Vicente's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 655.4 million), the 23rd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 91.5 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 307.7 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São Vicente on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 882.4 million for São Vicente in 2025, 48.7% of gross revenue (the 44th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São Vicente spend?
São Vicente committed R$ 1.74 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,197 per resident; the 128th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Vicente spend on health?
Health took 23.0% of São Vicente's 2025 spending (R$ 400.6 million, R$ 1,197 per resident, the 111th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São Vicente spend on education?
Education took 26.2% of São Vicente's 2025 spending (R$ 455.7 million, R$ 1,362 per resident, the 117th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São Vicente spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São Vicente's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (14.0%), urban services and infrastructure (9.7%) and administration (8.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São Vicente compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São Vicente ranks 204 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Imperatriz | R$ 5,277 |
| 202 | Fortaleza | R$ 5,253 |
| 203 | São José | R$ 5,219 |
| 204 | São Vicente | R$ 5,209 |
| 205 | Camboriú | R$ 5,195 |
| 206 | Mossoró | R$ 5,185 |
| 207 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 5,184 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São Vicente ranks 192 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Cambé | R$ 5,218 |
| 190 | Manaus | R$ 5,211 |
| 191 | Teresópolis | R$ 5,208 |
| 192 | São Vicente | R$ 5,197 |
| 193 | Maceió | R$ 5,189 |
| 194 | Campina Grande | R$ 5,187 |
| 195 | Juazeiro | R$ 5,182 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São Vicente ranks 23 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Balneário Camboriú | 38.7% |
| 21 | Vitória | 37.7% |
| 22 | Porto Alegre | 36.5% |
| 23 | São Vicente | 36.2% |
| 24 | Maringá | 34.9% |
| 25 | São Bernardo do Campo | 34.8% |
| 26 | Recife | 34.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São Vicente ranks 209 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Palmas | R$ 1,215 |
| 207 | Arapongas | R$ 1,209 |
| 208 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 1,208 |
| 209 | São Vicente | R$ 1,197 |
| 210 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,193 |
| 211 | Gravataí | R$ 1,181 |
| 212 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 1,170 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São Vicente ranks 203 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 1,372 |
| 201 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 1,371 |
| 202 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,371 |
| 203 | São Vicente | R$ 1,362 |
| 204 | Jequié | R$ 1,360 |
| 205 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,359 |
| 206 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 1,359 |
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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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