Economy, jobs and prices in Açailândia, Brazil: official figures
Açailândia's gross domestic product was R$ 4.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 366th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Açailândia?
GDP per person in Açailândia was R$ 40,114 in 2023, the 1989th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 127th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities; for Brazil as a whole it was about R$ 53,887.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow much of Maranhão state's economy is in Açailândia?
Açailândia produced 2.9% of the GDP of Maranhão state in 2023, while holding 1.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Açailândia?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 28.8% of Açailândia's gross value added, industry 41.3%, public administration, education and health 15.3% and agriculture 14.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Açailândia depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Açailândia's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 39th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Açailândia?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Açailândia earned an average of R$ 3,095.72 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1548th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 128th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Açailândia?
The average monthly salary in Açailândia rose from R$ 2,937.96 in 2022 to R$ 3,095.72 in 2024 in current reais (+5.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Açailândia?
Registered companies and organisations in Açailândia employed 23,855 people at the end of 2024, 20,030 of them salaried, equal to 21.6% of the estimated population; the 79th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: 32.0%). Jobs are counted where the workplace is, so they include commuters.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyIs employment growing in Açailândia?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Açailândia grew from 22,159 in 2022 to 23,855 in 2024 (+7.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Açailândia?
3,428 companies and other organisations were active in Açailândia in 2024, about 31 per 1,000 residents (the 72nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 786 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Açailândia?
The median monthly household income per person in Açailândia was R$ 722 at the 2022 census, the 43rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2202nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Açailândia went from R$ 9,730 in 2010 to R$ 40,114 in 2023, a rise of 312%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Açailândia compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Açailândia ranks 253 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Ubá | R$ 4.5 billion |
| 251 | Bagé | R$ 4.4 billion |
| 252 | São Mateus | R$ 4.4 billion |
| 253 | Açailândia | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 254 | Eunápolis | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 255 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 256 | Corumbá | R$ 4.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Açailândia ranks 194 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Itaperuna | R$ 40,257 |
| 192 | Santa Maria | R$ 40,230 |
| 193 | Barra Mansa | R$ 40,208 |
| 194 | Açailândia | R$ 40,114 |
| 195 | Guarujá | R$ 40,108 |
| 196 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 39,578 |
| 197 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 39,207 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Açailândia ranks 39 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Guaratinguetá | 42.0% |
| 37 | Campo Largo | 41.4% |
| 38 | Paragominas | 41.4% |
| 39 | Açailândia | 41.3% |
| 40 | Linhares | 41.0% |
| 41 | Ibirité | 40.4% |
| 42 | Resende | 40.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Açailândia ranks 249 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Belém | 31.6 |
| 247 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 31.5 |
| 248 | Santarém | 31.1 |
| 249 | Açailândia | 31.0 |
| 250 | Alagoinhas | 30.7 |
| 251 | Itapecerica da Serra | 30.7 |
| 252 | Juazeiro | 30.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Açailândia ranks 193 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Ibirité | R$ 3,113.10 |
| 191 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 3,109.15 |
| 192 | Lages | R$ 3,107.70 |
| 193 | Açailândia | R$ 3,095.72 |
| 194 | Araguari | R$ 3,091.83 |
| 195 | Sorriso | R$ 3,088.30 |
| 196 | Arapongas | R$ 3,084.24 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Açailândia ranks 198 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Araguari | 2.2 |
| 196 | Sorriso | 2.2 |
| 197 | Tubarão | 2.2 |
| 198 | Açailândia | 2.2 |
| 199 | Franca | 2.1 |
| 200 | Várzea Grande | 2.1 |
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Açailândia ranks 242 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Bagé | 21.7% |
| 240 | Ilhéus | 21.7% |
| 241 | Itabaiana | 21.7% |
| 242 | Açailândia | 21.6% |
| 243 | Igarassu | 21.2% |
| 244 | Várzea Paulista | 21.2% |
| 245 | Alagoinhas | 21.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Açailândia ranks 278 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 733 |
| 276 | Caruaru | R$ 731 |
| 277 | Parnaíba | R$ 728 |
| 278 | Açailândia | R$ 722 |
| 279 | Camaragibe | R$ 706 |
| 280 | Arapiraca | R$ 703 |
| 281 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 700 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Estatísticas do Cadastro Central de Empresas (CEMPRE) 2022-2024: local units, companies and organisations, employed persons, salaried employees, wages and average monthly salary (SIDRA table 9509; Brazil, states and the 320 listed municipalities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6512e29fcaa1…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Produto Interno Bruto dos Municípios, database 2010-2023 (text format, with layout): GDP, GDP per person and gross value added by sector for every municipality, with IBGE urban hierarchy, metropolitan region, Legal Amazon and semi-arid classifications, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1179047b0bcc…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Censo Demográfico 2022: mean and median monthly household income per person of residents of permanent private households, Brazil, states and municipalities (SIDRA table 10295), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34331c7982e4…)
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