Economy, jobs and prices in Araguaína, Brazil: official figures
Araguaína's gross domestic product was R$ 7.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 229th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Araguaína?
GDP per person in Araguaína was R$ 42,952 in 2023, the 1798th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 143rd 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 Tocantins state's economy is in Araguaína?
Araguaína produced 11.4% of the GDP of Tocantins state in 2023, while holding 11.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Araguaína?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 56.3% of Araguaína's gross value added, industry 11.5%, public administration, education and health 29.7% and agriculture 2.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Araguaína depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Araguaína'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 52nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Araguaína?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Araguaína earned an average of R$ 3,044.66 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1686th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 123rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Araguaína?
The average monthly salary in Araguaína rose from R$ 2,516.92 in 2022 to R$ 3,044.66 in 2024 in current reais (+21.0%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Araguaína?
Registered companies and organisations in Araguaína employed 56,227 people at the end of 2024, 44,444 of them salaried, equal to 31.0% of the estimated population; the 158th 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 Araguaína?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Araguaína grew from 48,476 in 2022 to 56,227 in 2024 (+16.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Araguaína?
9,572 companies and other organisations were active in Araguaína in 2024, about 53 per 1,000 residents (the 138th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.7 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Araguaína?
The median monthly household income per person in Araguaína was R$ 956 at the 2022 census, the 105th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2554th 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 Araguaína went from R$ 13,159 in 2010 to R$ 42,952 in 2023, a rise of 226%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Araguaína compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Araguaína ranks 197 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Itabira | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 195 | São Vicente | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 196 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 197 | Araguaína | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 198 | Ilhéus | R$ 7.2 billion |
| 199 | Teresópolis | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 200 | Campo Largo | R$ 7.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Araguaína ranks 178 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 43,035 |
| 176 | Teresópolis | R$ 43,026 |
| 177 | Colatina | R$ 42,971 |
| 178 | Araguaína | R$ 42,952 |
| 179 | Vila Velha | R$ 42,143 |
| 180 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 41,998 |
| 181 | Macapá | R$ 41,701 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Araguaína ranks 269 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 12.0% |
| 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% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Araguaína ranks 138 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Imperatriz | 52.9 |
| 136 | Ubá | 52.8 |
| 137 | Governador Valadares | 52.7 |
| 138 | Araguaína | 52.7 |
| 139 | Balsas | 52.5 |
| 140 | Caraguatatuba | 52.4 |
| 141 | Taubaté | 52.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Araguaína ranks 198 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Sorriso | R$ 3,088.30 |
| 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 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Araguaína ranks 190 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Santa Luzia | 2.2 |
| 188 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 2.2 |
| 189 | Alvorada | 2.2 |
| 190 | Araguaína | 2.2 |
| 191 | Ibirité | 2.2 |
| 192 | Lages | 2.2 |
| 193 | Toledo | 2.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Araguaína ranks 158 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Maracanaú | 31.2% |
| 156 | Campina Grande | 31.1% |
| 157 | Campo Largo | 31.1% |
| 158 | Araguaína | 31.0% |
| 159 | Poá | 31.0% |
| 160 | Cubatão | 30.9% |
| 161 | Tangará da Serra | 30.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Araguaína ranks 216 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Ibirité | R$ 970 |
| 214 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 968 |
| 215 | Cubatão | R$ 960 |
| 216 | Araguaína | R$ 956 |
| 217 | Itanhaém | R$ 950 |
| 218 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 935 |
| 219 | São Gonçalo | R$ 909 |
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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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