Brazil’s Judicial Spending Ranks High: Second Only to El Salvador

Brazil ranks second in judicial spending globally, at 1.33% of GDP, surpassing the international average of 0.3%, while El Salvador leads at 1.59%. Total judicial spending in Brazil hit R$ 156.6 billion, with 80.2% dedicated to salaries.

Brazil ranks second in judicial spending globally, only surpassed by El Salvador, according to a recent analysis by the National Treasury. Based on 2022 figures, Brazil’s expenditure on the judiciary, including salaries for judges and court employees, constitutes 1.33% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), significantly exceeding the international average of 0.3%. El Salvador leads with a judicial spending of 1.59% of GDP.

The Ministry of Finance report signals the considerable impact of the judicial system on Brazil’s public budget. It reflects Brazil’s substantial commitment to resource allocation for judicial functions, identifying the country among the top in terms of spending on this sector.

In total, Brazil’s judiciary expenditure amounted to R$ 156.6 billion (approximately $26 billion) as of December 2023, with R$ 125.6 billion (about $22 billion) earmarked for salaries of judges and court staff, representing a staggering 80.2% of the total budget.

The National Council of Justice (CNJ) was approached regarding the implications of these spending levels and trends; however, they had not provided comments prior to the publication of the article.

This analysis demonstrates Brazil’s significant investment in its judiciary, ranking second globally in terms of spending. The country’s expenditure far exceeds the global average, indicating a strong commitment to judicial functions and personnel. Continued scrutiny about these spending levels, particularly from the CNJ, is anticipated as the financial implications for the public budget unfold.

Original Source: www1.folha.uol.com.br