Economy, jobs and prices in Aracaju, Brazil: official figures
Aracaju's gross domestic product was R$ 22.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.20% of Brazil's GDP and the 71st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Aracaju?
GDP per person in Aracaju was R$ 36,983 in 2023, the 2225th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 112th 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 Sergipe state's economy is in Aracaju?
Aracaju produced 36.7% of the GDP of Sergipe state in 2023, while holding 27.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Aracaju?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 66.6% of Aracaju's gross value added, industry 11.5%, public administration, education and health 21.9% and agriculture 0.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Aracaju depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Aracaju's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 51st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Aracaju?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Aracaju earned an average of R$ 3,726.72 a month in 2024 (2.6 minimum wages), the 415th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 99th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Aracaju?
The average monthly salary in Aracaju rose from R$ 3,319.98 in 2022 to R$ 3,726.72 in 2024 in current reais (+12.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.7 to 2.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Aracaju?
Registered companies and organisations in Aracaju employed 277,686 people at the end of 2024, 234,349 of them salaried, equal to 44.2% of the estimated population; the 58th highest 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 Aracaju?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Aracaju grew from 255,023 in 2022 to 277,686 in 2024 (+8.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Aracaju?
32,670 companies and other organisations were active in Aracaju in 2024, about 52 per 1,000 residents (the 142nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 11.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Aracaju?
The median monthly household income per person in Aracaju was R$ 1,071 at the 2022 census, the 141st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1991st highest 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 Aracaju went from R$ 16,821 in 2010 to R$ 36,983 in 2023, a rise of 120%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Aracaju compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Aracaju ranks 68 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 22.6 billion |
| 66 | Macaé | R$ 22.4 billion |
| 67 | Rio Verde | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 68 | Aracaju | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 69 | Hortolândia | R$ 22.2 billion |
| 70 | Feira de Santana | R$ 21.8 billion |
| 71 | Diadema | R$ 21.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Aracaju ranks 209 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Lavras | R$ 37,387 |
| 207 | Nova Serrana | R$ 37,293 |
| 208 | Apucarana | R$ 37,146 |
| 209 | Aracaju | R$ 36,983 |
| 210 | Marabá | R$ 36,577 |
| 211 | Passos | R$ 36,449 |
| 212 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 35,800 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Aracaju ranks 270 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Garanhuns | 11.6% |
| 268 | São José do Rio Preto | 11.6% |
| 269 | Araguaína | 11.5% |
| 270 | Aracaju | 11.5% |
| 271 | Crato | 11.3% |
| 272 | Passos | 11.2% |
| 273 | São José de Ribamar | 11.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Aracaju ranks 142 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Balsas | 52.5 |
| 140 | Caraguatatuba | 52.4 |
| 141 | Taubaté | 52.1 |
| 142 | Aracaju | 52.0 |
| 143 | Paranaguá | 51.8 |
| 144 | Fortaleza | 51.4 |
| 145 | Barreiras | 51.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Aracaju ranks 99 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Pelotas | R$ 3,734.08 |
| 97 | Passo Fundo | R$ 3,731.68 |
| 98 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 3,727.31 |
| 99 | Aracaju | R$ 3,726.72 |
| 100 | Maringá | R$ 3,724.22 |
| 101 | Bragança Paulista | R$ 3,716.97 |
| 102 | Atibaia | R$ 3,714.81 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Aracaju ranks 97 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | João Pessoa | 2.6 |
| 95 | Uberlândia | 2.6 |
| 96 | Ribeirão Preto | 2.6 |
| 97 | Aracaju | 2.6 |
| 98 | Maringá | 2.6 |
| 99 | Pelotas | 2.6 |
| 100 | Embu das Artes | 2.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Aracaju ranks 58 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | São José dos Pinhais | 44.7% |
| 56 | São Luís | 44.5% |
| 57 | Rio de Janeiro | 44.5% |
| 58 | Aracaju | 44.2% |
| 59 | São Carlos | 44.1% |
| 60 | Piracicaba | 43.8% |
| 61 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 43.7% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Aracaju ranks 180 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,075 |
| 178 | São Vicente | R$ 1,073 |
| 179 | Uruguaiana | R$ 1,073 |
| 180 | Aracaju | R$ 1,071 |
| 181 | Betim | R$ 1,071 |
| 182 | Alvorada | R$ 1,071 |
| 183 | Guarapari | R$ 1,071 |
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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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