Government budget and revenue in Várzea Paulista, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Várzea Paulista reported R$ 490.2 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 47.3 million of deductions, R$ 47.3 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 3,920 per resident, the 20th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Várzea Paulista collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 20.0% of Várzea Paulista's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 107.4 million), the 136th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 26.3 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 40.9 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Várzea Paulista on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 375.8 million for Várzea Paulista in 2025, 69.9% of gross revenue (the 89th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Várzea Paulista spend?
Várzea Paulista committed R$ 516.2 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,128 per resident; the 42nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Várzea Paulista spend on health?
Health took 26.9% of Várzea Paulista's 2025 spending (R$ 139.0 million, R$ 1,111 per resident, the 86th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Várzea Paulista spend on education?
Education took 25.7% of Várzea Paulista's 2025 spending (R$ 132.6 million, R$ 1,060 per resident, the 33rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Várzea Paulista spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Várzea Paulista's 2025 spending were administration (19.6%), pensions for city employees (9.8%) and special charges such as debt service (5.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Várzea Paulista compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Várzea Paulista ranks 300 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Novo Gama | R$ 3,971 |
| 298 | Franca | R$ 3,956 |
| 299 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 3,922 |
| 300 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 3,920 |
| 301 | Trindade | R$ 3,887 |
| 302 | Parnamirim | R$ 3,832 |
| 303 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 3,769 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Várzea Paulista ranks 278 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Viamão | R$ 4,248 |
| 276 | Sabará | R$ 4,230 |
| 277 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 4,162 |
| 278 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 4,128 |
| 279 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 4,120 |
| 280 | Caruaru | R$ 4,096 |
| 281 | Ilhéus | R$ 4,015 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Várzea Paulista ranks 184 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Itapetininga | 20.1% |
| 182 | Rio Verde | 20.1% |
| 183 | Itapevi | 20.0% |
| 184 | Várzea Paulista | 20.0% |
| 185 | Resende | 20.0% |
| 186 | Guaratinguetá | 19.9% |
| 187 | Paulínia | 19.9% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Várzea Paulista ranks 234 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 237 | São Gonçalo | R$ 1,091 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Várzea Paulista ranks 287 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Santo André | R$ 1,090 |
| 285 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 1,064 |
| 286 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,062 |
| 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 |
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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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