Economy, jobs and prices in Araçatuba, Brazil: official figures
Araçatuba's gross domestic product was R$ 11.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.10% of Brazil's GDP and the 155th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Araçatuba?
GDP per person in Araçatuba was R$ 57,253 in 2023, the 1045th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 126th highest 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Araçatuba?
Araçatuba produced 0.3% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Araçatuba?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 72.1% of Araçatuba's gross value added, industry 16.3%, public administration, education and health 9.9% and agriculture 1.7% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Araçatuba depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Araçatuba's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 108th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Araçatuba?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Araçatuba earned an average of R$ 3,321.19 a month in 2024 (2.4 minimum wages), the 989th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 157th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Araçatuba?
The average monthly salary in Araçatuba rose from R$ 2,819.90 in 2022 to R$ 3,321.19 in 2024 in current reais (+17.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.3 to 2.4.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Araçatuba?
Registered companies and organisations in Araçatuba employed 82,720 people at the end of 2024, 61,286 of them salaried, equal to 39.8% of the estimated population; the 84th 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 Araçatuba?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Araçatuba grew from 73,285 in 2022 to 82,720 in 2024 (+12.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Araçatuba?
17,425 companies and other organisations were active in Araçatuba in 2024, about 84 per 1,000 residents (the 33rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Araçatuba?
The median monthly household income per person in Araçatuba was R$ 1,350 at the 2022 census, the 66th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 468th 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 Araçatuba went from R$ 22,751 in 2010 to R$ 57,253 in 2023, a rise of 152%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Araçatuba compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Araçatuba ranks 142 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | São João de Meriti | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 140 | Salto | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 141 | Ananindeua | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 142 | Araçatuba | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 143 | Praia Grande | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 144 | Itaguaí | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 145 | Caruaru | R$ 11.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Araçatuba ranks 126 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Maracanaú | R$ 57,738 |
| 124 | São José | R$ 57,624 |
| 125 | Criciúma | R$ 57,529 |
| 126 | Araçatuba | R$ 57,253 |
| 127 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 57,111 |
| 128 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 56,227 |
| 129 | Cariacica | R$ 55,761 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Araçatuba ranks 213 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Ourinhos | 16.3% |
| 211 | Rio de Janeiro | 16.3% |
| 212 | Itapipoca | 16.3% |
| 213 | Araçatuba | 16.3% |
| 214 | Alvorada | 16.1% |
| 215 | Marília | 16.0% |
| 216 | Altamira | 15.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Araçatuba ranks 33 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Caxias do Sul | 84.1 |
| 31 | Cuiabá | 84.0 |
| 32 | Presidente Prudente | 84.0 |
| 33 | Araçatuba | 83.9 |
| 34 | Lauro de Freitas | 83.1 |
| 35 | Pinhais | 83.0 |
| 36 | Niterói | 82.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Araçatuba ranks 164 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Jataí | R$ 3,329.99 |
| 162 | Itapetininga | R$ 3,328.00 |
| 163 | Contagem | R$ 3,322.44 |
| 164 | Araçatuba | R$ 3,321.19 |
| 165 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 3,301.00 |
| 166 | Poços de Caldas | R$ 3,287.41 |
| 167 | Itaituba | R$ 3,286.28 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Araçatuba ranks 146 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | Taboão da Serra | 2.4 |
| 144 | Rondonópolis | 2.4 |
| 145 | Novo Hamburgo | 2.4 |
| 146 | Araçatuba | 2.4 |
| 147 | Sinop | 2.4 |
| 148 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 2.4 |
| 149 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 2.4 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Araçatuba ranks 84 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Rio Verde | 40.1% |
| 82 | Campo Grande | 39.9% |
| 83 | Fortaleza | 39.8% |
| 84 | Araçatuba | 39.8% |
| 85 | Sorocaba | 39.8% |
| 86 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | 39.6% |
| 87 | Barretos | 39.3% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Araçatuba ranks 66 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 1,365 |
| 64 | Patos de Minas | R$ 1,356 |
| 65 | Araraquara | R$ 1,356 |
| 66 | Araçatuba | R$ 1,350 |
| 67 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 1,350 |
| 68 | Araras | R$ 1,350 |
| 69 | Lages | R$ 1,349 |
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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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