Government budget and revenue in Mato Grosso, Brazil: official figures
The Mato Grosso state government took in R$39.6 billion in 2025, R$10,161 per resident, 6th highest of 27 federation units per person (all 27 combined: R$6,759). Revenue was up 9.5% on 2024 (R$36.1 billion), before adjusting for inflation (all 27 combined: up 7.5%).
Where does the Mato Grosso state budget come from?
Taxes, fees and improvement levies brought in R$20.5 billion or 52% of Mato Grosso's 2025 revenue, and borrowing (credit operations) added R$304 million. The budget had forecast revenue of R$38.5 billion; 103% of it was realised.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the Mato Grosso state government spend?
The Mato Grosso state government committed R$39.4 billion of spending in 2025, R$10,120 per resident, 6th highest of 27 (all 27 combined: R$6,789). That was up 8.7% on 2024 and R$159 million less than the revenue it took in.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso spend on public servants?
Payroll and social charges for all branches took R$18.4 billion in 2025, 46.7% of Mato Grosso's committed spending, 7th lowest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 48.7%); the bill was up 5.8% on 2024.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyIs Mato Grosso within the legal limit on personnel spending?
Under the Fiscal Responsibility Law, personnel spending by the Mato Grosso executive branch was 36.28% of adjusted net current revenue in the 12 months to December 2025 (R$13.4 billion), against a ceiling of 49.00%, so below the prudential limit of 46.55%. That is 3rd lowest of 27 federation units.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much debt does Mato Grosso have?
Mato Grosso's net consolidated debt was negative at the end of 2025 (-R$5.55 billion, -14.9% of net current revenue): cash and financial assets exceeded gross debt. That is 2nd lowest of 27 federation units; a year earlier the figure was -R$4.77 billion.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat is the debt per person in Mato Grosso?
Gross consolidated debt of the Mato Grosso state government stood at R$4.43 billion on 31 December 2025 (down 13.7% in the year). Net of cash and other financial assets that is -R$1,425 per resident, 2nd lowest of 27 (all 27 combined: R$4,548).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso spend on debt service?
The Mato Grosso state government paid R$462 million in interest and R$665 million in debt repayments in 2025, together 3.0% of its net current revenue (10th lowest of 27; all 27 combined: 5.7%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much ICMS does Mato Grosso collect?
Mato Grosso collected R$26.0 billion in ICMS, the state tax on goods and services, in 2025, R$6,685 per resident, the highest of 27 (all 27 combined: R$4,043). Collections were up 12.7% on 2024, before inflation (all 27 combined: up 6.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow important is ICMS to the Mato Grosso budget?
ICMS made up 50.3% of Mato Grosso's current revenue in 2025, 8th highest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 48.9%), counted before the shares passed on to municipalities and to the FUNDEB education fund. The vehicle tax (IPVA) raised R$2.01 billion.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso depend on federal transfers?
The federal transfer to states (Fundo de Participacao dos Estados, FPE) gave Mato Grosso R$4.36 billion in 2025, equal to 11.7% of its net current revenue of R$37.3 billion, 8th lowest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 16.3%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso spend on health and education?
Health took 13.8% of Mato Grosso's committed spending in 2025 (R$5.42 billion), 8th lowest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 14.3%), and education 14.3% (R$5.65 billion), 8th lowest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 16.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso spend on police and pensions?
Public security spending in Mato Grosso was R$3.92 billion in 2025, R$1,006 per resident, 7th highest of 27 (all 27 combined: R$657). Pensions and retirement benefits (the social security function) took 14.5% of spending (all 27 combined: 16.0%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Mato Grosso invest in public works?
The Mato Grosso state government committed R$6.11 billion to investment (public works and equipment) in 2025, 15.5% of its spending, 3rd highest share of 27 (all 27 combined: 8.2%); in 2024 it committed R$5.73 billion.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyDoes Mato Grosso have a budget surplus or deficit?
Mato Grosso's primary result for 2025, excluding the civil-service pension scheme, was a deficit of R$274 million (-0.7% of net current revenue, 13th highest of 27). The budget guidelines law had set a target of a deficit of R$3.98 billion, so the result was better than the target.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Mato Grosso compares with other states
State government revenue per person (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 6 of 27, highest first. Revenue realised in 2025, excluding intra-budget transactions, divided by the IBGE population estimate for 1 July 2025
| Rank | Region | State government revenue per person |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Roraima | R$13,476 |
| 4 | Distrito Federal | R$13,062 |
| 5 | Tocantins | R$10,905 |
| 6 | Mato Grosso | R$10,161 |
| 7 | Rondonia | R$9,522 |
| 8 | Mato Grosso do Sul | R$8,375 |
| 9 | Amazonas | R$8,311 |
State government spending per person (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 6 of 27, highest first. Expenditure committed (empenhada) in 2025, excluding intra-budget transactions, per resident
| Rank | Region | State government spending per person |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Distrito Federal | R$13,492 |
| 4 | Roraima | R$11,881 |
| 5 | Tocantins | R$10,928 |
| 6 | Mato Grosso | R$10,120 |
| 7 | Rondonia | R$9,428 |
| 8 | Mato Grosso do Sul | R$8,384 |
| 9 | Amazonas | R$8,218 |
ICMS (state sales tax) collected per person (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 1 of 27, highest first. ICMS revenue over the 12 months to December 2025, before the shares passed to municipalities and FUNDEB
| Rank | Region | ICMS (state sales tax) collected per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mato Grosso | R$6,685 |
| 2 | Mato Grosso do Sul | R$6,025 |
| 3 | Santa Catarina | R$5,516 |
| 4 | Espirito Santo | R$5,480 |
| 5 | Sao Paulo | R$5,166 |
| 6 | Rio Grande do Sul | R$4,780 |
| 7 | Rondonia | R$4,638 |
Change in ICMS revenue, 2024 to 2025 (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 2 of 27, highest first. Nominal change, not adjusted for inflation
| Rank | Region | Change in ICMS revenue, 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maranhao | +14.0% |
| 2 | Mato Grosso | +12.7% |
| 3 | Amapa | +12.2% |
| 4 | Rio Grande do Norte | +11.7% |
| 5 | Piaui | +9.9% |
| 6 | Rio de Janeiro | +9.7% |
| 7 | Sergipe | +8.7% |
Executive-branch personnel spending as a share of net current revenue (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 25 of 27, highest first. Total personnel spending of the executive branch over the 12 months to December 2025, as a share of adjusted net current revenue; the legal ceiling for each state is given in its fact
| Rank | Region | Executive-branch personnel spending as a share of net current revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Amapa | 38.5% |
| 22 | Amazonas | 38.1% |
| 23 | Para | 38.1% |
| 24 | Piaui | 37.8% |
| 25 | Mato Grosso | 36.3% |
| 26 | Espirito Santo | 35.4% |
| 27 | Maranhao | 30.1% |
Payroll and social charges as a share of state spending (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 21 of 27, highest first. Personnel and social charges, all branches, as a share of committed expenditure
| Rank | Region | Payroll and social charges as a share of state spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Distrito Federal | 47.9% |
| 19 | Bahia | 47.8% |
| 20 | Ceara | 46.9% |
| 21 | Mato Grosso | 46.7% |
| 22 | Alagoas | 43.8% |
| 23 | Maranhao | 43.6% |
| 24 | Espirito Santo | 41.7% |
Net consolidated debt as a share of net current revenue (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 26 of 27, highest first. At 31 December 2025. A negative value means cash and financial assets exceeded gross debt
| Rank | Region | Net consolidated debt as a share of net current revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Maranhao | 5.3% |
| 22 | Paraiba | 3.2% |
| 23 | Parana | -4.9% |
| 24 | Rondonia | -5.0% |
| 25 | Amapa | -8.0% |
| 26 | Mato Grosso | -14.9% |
| 27 | Espirito Santo | -52.5% |
Net consolidated debt per person (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 26 of 27, highest first. At 31 December 2025, divided by the IBGE population estimate for 1 July 2025
| Rank | Region | Net consolidated debt per person |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Maranhao | R$247 |
| 22 | Paraiba | R$162 |
| 23 | Parana | -R$294 |
| 24 | Rondonia | -R$453 |
| 25 | Amapa | -R$957 |
| 26 | Mato Grosso | -R$1,425 |
| 27 | Espirito Santo | -R$3,569 |
Federal FPE transfer as a share of net current revenue (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 20 of 27, highest first. Cota-parte do Fundo de Participacao dos Estados over the 12 months to December 2025
| Rank | Region | Federal FPE transfer as a share of net current revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Mato Grosso do Sul | 12.8% |
| 18 | Espirito Santo | 12.4% |
| 19 | Goias | 12.1% |
| 20 | Mato Grosso | 11.7% |
| 21 | Parana | 8.2% |
| 22 | Minas Gerais | 8.2% |
| 23 | Rio Grande do Sul | 6.8% |
Health as a share of state spending (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 20 of 27, highest first. Committed expenditure on the health function as a share of all committed expenditure
| Rank | Region | Health as a share of state spending |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Amazonas | 15.1% |
| 18 | Rio Grande do Norte | 14.1% |
| 19 | Alagoas | 14.1% |
| 20 | Mato Grosso | 13.8% |
| 21 | Para | 13.4% |
| 22 | Minas Gerais | 13.1% |
| 23 | Parana | 13.0% |
Education as a share of state spending (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 20 of 27, highest first. Committed expenditure on the education function as a share of all committed expenditure
| Rank | Region | Education as a share of state spending |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Ceara | 16.2% |
| 18 | Mato Grosso do Sul | 15.0% |
| 19 | Tocantins | 14.7% |
| 20 | Mato Grosso | 14.3% |
| 21 | Piaui | 14.1% |
| 22 | Alagoas | 14.0% |
| 23 | Goias | 13.8% |
State spending on public security per person (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 7 of 27, highest first. Committed expenditure on the public security function (police, civil defence) per resident
| Rank | Region | State spending on public security per person |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rondonia | R$1,321 |
| 5 | Minas Gerais | R$1,013 |
| 6 | Rio de Janeiro | R$1,009 |
| 7 | Mato Grosso | R$1,006 |
| 8 | Tocantins | R$961 |
| 9 | Sergipe | R$879 |
| 10 | Alagoas | R$803 |
Investment as a share of state spending (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 3 of 27, highest first. Capital investment (works and equipment) as a share of committed expenditure
| Rank | Region | Investment as a share of state spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espirito Santo | 17.0% |
| 2 | Maranhao | 15.6% |
| 3 | Mato Grosso | 15.5% |
| 4 | Piaui | 14.8% |
| 5 | Goias | 13.6% |
| 6 | Para | 12.3% |
| 7 | Paraiba | 12.1% |
Primary result as a share of net current revenue (2025)
Mato Grosso ranks 13 of 27, highest first. Primary result excluding the pension scheme (RPPS), above the line; positive is a surplus
| Rank | Region | Primary result as a share of net current revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sergipe | +1.7% |
| 11 | Rio de Janeiro | +0.8% |
| 12 | Santa Catarina | +0.2% |
| 13 | Mato Grosso | -0.7% |
| 14 | Tocantins | -0.9% |
| 15 | Espirito Santo | -1.6% |
| 16 | Para | -1.7% |
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