Economy, jobs and prices in Altamira, Brazil: official figures
Altamira's gross domestic product was R$ 3.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 395th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Altamira?
GDP per person in Altamira was R$ 30,788 in 2023, the 2715th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 77th 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 Pará state's economy is in Altamira?
Altamira produced 1.5% of the GDP of Pará 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 Altamira?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 48.1% of Altamira's gross value added, industry 15.9%, public administration, education and health 20.5% and agriculture 15.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Altamira depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Altamira's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 105th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Altamira?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Altamira earned an average of R$ 3,034.95 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 1719th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 122nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Altamira?
The average monthly salary in Altamira rose from R$ 2,870.47 in 2022 to R$ 3,034.95 in 2024 in current reais (+5.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Altamira?
Registered companies and organisations in Altamira employed 25,765 people at the end of 2024, 20,783 of them salaried, equal to 18.8% of the estimated population; the 60th 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 Altamira?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Altamira grew from 23,330 in 2022 to 25,765 in 2024 (+10.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Altamira?
4,480 companies and other organisations were active in Altamira in 2024, about 33 per 1,000 residents (the 84th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 827 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Altamira?
The median monthly household income per person in Altamira was R$ 808 at the 2022 census, the 72nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2550th 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 Altamira went from R$ 8,021 in 2010 to R$ 30,788 in 2023, a rise of 284%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Altamira compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Altamira ranks 266 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | Formosa | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 264 | Lavras | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 265 | Uruguaiana | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 266 | Altamira | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 267 | Jequié | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 268 | Sabará | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 269 | Garanhuns | R$ 3.8 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Altamira ranks 244 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Itaituba | R$ 30,864 |
| 242 | Muriaé | R$ 30,847 |
| 243 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 30,826 |
| 244 | Altamira | R$ 30,788 |
| 245 | Campina Grande | R$ 30,781 |
| 246 | Santa Luzia | R$ 30,156 |
| 247 | Parnamirim | R$ 30,107 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Altamira ranks 216 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Araçatuba | 16.3% |
| 214 | Alvorada | 16.1% |
| 215 | Marília | 16.0% |
| 216 | Altamira | 15.9% |
| 217 | Franca | 15.9% |
| 218 | Campo Grande | 15.8% |
| 219 | Itaperuna | 15.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Altamira ranks 237 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | Trindade | 33.1 |
| 235 | Itabaiana | 32.9 |
| 236 | Jequié | 32.8 |
| 237 | Altamira | 32.7 |
| 238 | Almirante Tamandaré | 32.6 |
| 239 | Corumbá | 32.5 |
| 240 | Castanhal | 32.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Altamira ranks 199 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Arapongas | R$ 3,084.24 |
| 197 | Campos dos Goytacazes | R$ 3,051.44 |
| 198 | Araguaína | R$ 3,044.66 |
| 199 | Altamira | R$ 3,034.95 |
| 200 | Camboriú | R$ 3,019.11 |
| 201 | Franca | R$ 3,017.77 |
| 202 | Formosa | R$ 3,013.16 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Altamira ranks 209 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Senador Canedo | 2.1 |
| 207 | Trindade | 2.1 |
| 208 | Varginha | 2.1 |
| 209 | Altamira | 2.1 |
| 210 | São Mateus | 2.1 |
| 211 | Colatina | 2.1 |
| 212 | Sarandi | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Altamira ranks 261 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Parnaíba | 19.2% |
| 259 | Senador Canedo | 19.1% |
| 260 | Itaquaquecetuba | 18.9% |
| 261 | Altamira | 18.8% |
| 262 | Vespasiano | 18.8% |
| 263 | Ananindeua | 18.7% |
| 264 | Itaituba | 18.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Altamira ranks 249 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Campina Grande | R$ 808 |
| 247 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 808 |
| 248 | Paulista | R$ 808 |
| 249 | Altamira | R$ 808 |
| 250 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 806 |
| 251 | Ananindeua | R$ 806 |
| 252 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 806 |
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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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