Brazil’s Judicial Spending: Second Highest in the World after El Salvador
Brazil’s judicial spending is the second highest in the world at 1.33% of GDP, significantly above the global average of 0.3%. The total expenditure reached R$ 156.6 billion ($26 billion), predominantly for court personnel salaries, emphasizing the financial weight allocated to the judicial system.
According to a recent report from Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, the country ranks second in judicial spending among 50 countries, only behind El Salvador. This analysis pertains to data from 2022, revealing that Brazil allocates 1.33% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to its judiciary. This figure significantly surpasses the international average of 0.3%.
El Salvador leads with a judicial expenditure of 1.59% of its GDP. The report emphasizes, “This result highlights the significant weight of the judicial system in Brazil’s public budget, positioning the country as one of the leaders in resource allocation for this function.” In total, Brazil’s judicial financial commitment amounted to R$ 156.6 billion (approximately $26 billion) as of December 2023.
Of this total, R$ 125.6 billion (about $22 billion), or 80.2%, was dedicated to the salaries of judges and court employees. As of the publication of this article, the National Council of Justice had not provided commentary regarding the spending levels or trends observed in Brazil’s judiciary.
In summary, Brazil exhibits an exceptionally high level of judicial spending, second only to El Salvador, with expenditures reaching 1.33% of its GDP. This prioritization of judicial resources underscores the importance of the judiciary in the country’s overall budgetary considerations. The significant allocation toward salaries for judges and court employees further illustrates the financial commitment to maintaining a robust judicial system.
Original Source: www1.folha.uol.com.br
