Government budget and revenue in Várzea Grande, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Várzea Grande reported R$ 1.45 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 74.3 million of deductions, R$ 72.7 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,603 per resident, the 61st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Várzea Grande collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 22.4% of Várzea Grande's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 342.2 million), the 147th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 135.5 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 94.6 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Várzea Grande on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 919.0 million for Várzea Grande in 2025, 60.2% of gross revenue (the 140th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Várzea Grande spend?
Várzea Grande committed R$ 1.44 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,571 per resident; the 71st lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Várzea Grande spend on health?
Health took 24.3% of Várzea Grande's 2025 spending (R$ 350.9 million, R$ 1,111 per resident, the 87th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Várzea Grande spend on education?
Education took 28.6% of Várzea Grande's 2025 spending (R$ 412.1 million, R$ 1,305 per resident, the 93rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Várzea Grande spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Várzea Grande's 2025 spending were administration (8.9%), urban services and infrastructure (8.9%) and pensions for city employees (7.1%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Várzea Grande compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Várzea Grande ranks 259 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 4,657 |
| 257 | Suzano | R$ 4,614 |
| 258 | Petrolina | R$ 4,606 |
| 259 | Várzea Grande | R$ 4,603 |
| 260 | Castanhal | R$ 4,595 |
| 261 | Caucaia | R$ 4,568 |
| 262 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 4,560 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Várzea Grande ranks 249 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Igarassu | R$ 4,617 |
| 247 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 4,607 |
| 248 | Petrolina | R$ 4,604 |
| 249 | Várzea Grande | R$ 4,571 |
| 250 | Castanhal | R$ 4,562 |
| 251 | Santarém | R$ 4,546 |
| 252 | Luziânia | R$ 4,540 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Várzea Grande ranks 147 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Governador Valadares | 22.6% |
| 145 | Assis | 22.5% |
| 146 | Caruaru | 22.5% |
| 147 | Várzea Grande | 22.4% |
| 148 | Toledo | 22.4% |
| 149 | Ilhéus | 22.2% |
| 150 | Franco da Rocha | 22.2% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Várzea Grande ranks 233 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 1,119 |
| 231 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 1,118 |
| 232 | Queimados | R$ 1,113 |
| 233 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,111 |
| 234 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,111 |
| 235 | Jequié | R$ 1,100 |
| 236 | Camaçari | R$ 1,097 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Várzea Grande ranks 227 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Londrina | R$ 1,321 |
| 225 | Lavras | R$ 1,318 |
| 226 | Maringá | R$ 1,307 |
| 227 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,305 |
| 228 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 1,305 |
| 229 | Uberlândia | R$ 1,304 |
| 230 | Novo Gama | R$ 1,302 |
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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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