Brazil’s judiciary spending is the second highest globally at 1.33% of GDP, following El Salvador’s 1.59%. The Ministry of Finance report reveals Brazil’s expenditures total R$ 156.6 billion, with R$ 125.6 billion for salaries, representing 80.2% of costs.
According to a recent analysis by the National Treasury, Brazil ranks second globally in judicial spending, surpassed only by El Salvador. This report, published by the Ministry of Finance on Friday, highlights Brazil’s judiciary expenditure, which amounts to 1.33% of its GDP, significantly higher than the international average of 0.3%.
El Salvador leads the ranking with 1.59% of its GDP allocated to judicial expenditures. The data emphasizes the considerable impact of the judicial system on Brazil’s public budget, as reflected by the extensive resources dedicated to this sector.
In terms of absolute figures, Brazil’s total spending on the judiciary reached R$ 156.6 billion (approximately $26 billion as of December 2023). Of this amount, R$ 125.6 billion (around $22 billion) was specifically allocated for the salaries of judges and court employees, comprising about 80.2% of the overall expenditure on the judiciary.
As of the publication of this article, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) had yet to provide a response concerning the spending levels and trends in the judiciary.
In summary, Brazil’s judicial spending is markedly high, ranking second only to El Salvador, and significantly exceeding the global average. The allocation of R$ 156.6 billion underscores the importance of the judicial system within Brazil’s national budget, with a predominant share directed towards personnel compensation.
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