Government budget and revenue in Teresina, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Teresina reported R$ 5.13 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 375.5 million of deductions, R$ 374.6 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,905 per resident, the 151st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Teresina collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 19.8% of Teresina's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.09 billion), the 132nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 517.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 166.4 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Teresina on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 3.53 billion for Teresina in 2025, 64.1% of gross revenue (the 149th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Teresina spend?
Teresina committed R$ 4.78 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 5,498 per resident; the 159th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Teresina spend on health?
Health took 35.9% of Teresina's 2025 spending (R$ 1.71 billion, R$ 1,971 per resident, the 68th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Teresina spend on education?
Education took 21.8% of Teresina's 2025 spending (R$ 1.04 billion, R$ 1,199 per resident, the 62nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Teresina spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Teresina's 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (11.1%), administration (8.5%) and urban services and infrastructure (7.9%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Teresina compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Teresina ranks 151 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Ubá | R$ 5,943 |
| 149 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 5,928 |
| 150 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 5,908 |
| 151 | Teresina | R$ 5,905 |
| 152 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 5,900 |
| 153 | Arapiraca | R$ 5,894 |
| 154 | Criciúma | R$ 5,885 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Teresina ranks 159 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Erechim | R$ 5,562 |
| 157 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 5,531 |
| 158 | Tatuí | R$ 5,501 |
| 159 | Teresina | R$ 5,498 |
| 160 | Altamira | R$ 5,498 |
| 161 | Pelotas | R$ 5,477 |
| 162 | São Luís | R$ 5,466 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Teresina ranks 188 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Resende | 20.0% |
| 186 | Guaratinguetá | 19.9% |
| 187 | Paulínia | 19.9% |
| 188 | Teresina | 19.8% |
| 189 | Porto Velho | 19.8% |
| 190 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 19.8% |
| 191 | Patos de Minas | 19.8% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Teresina ranks 68 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Marília | R$ 1,989 |
| 66 | Cuiabá | R$ 1,983 |
| 67 | Joinville | R$ 1,982 |
| 68 | Teresina | R$ 1,971 |
| 69 | Natal | R$ 1,964 |
| 70 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 1,959 |
| 71 | Blumenau | R$ 1,957 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Teresina ranks 258 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 1,203 |
| 256 | Sumaré | R$ 1,202 |
| 257 | Alvorada | R$ 1,202 |
| 258 | Teresina | R$ 1,199 |
| 259 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 1,199 |
| 260 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 1,199 |
| 261 | Sabará | R$ 1,195 |
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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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