Economy, jobs and prices in Araguari, Brazil: official figures
Araguari's gross domestic product was R$ 6.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 242nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Araguari?
GDP per person in Araguari was R$ 58,218 in 2023, the 1008th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 120th 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 Minas Gerais state's economy is in Araguari?
Araguari produced 0.7% of the GDP of Minas Gerais state in 2023, while holding 0.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Araguari?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 41.5% of Araguari's gross value added, industry 36.5%, public administration, education and health 11.6% and agriculture 10.4% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Araguari depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Araguari's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and electricity, gas, water, sewerage and waste management. Industry's share of value added was the 64th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Araguari?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Araguari earned an average of R$ 3,091.83 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1563rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 127th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Araguari?
The average monthly salary in Araguari rose from R$ 2,671.99 in 2022 to R$ 3,091.83 in 2024 in current reais (+15.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.2 to 2.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Araguari?
Registered companies and organisations in Araguari employed 35,997 people at the end of 2024, 28,033 of them salaried, equal to 29.3% of the estimated population; the 142nd 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 Araguari?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Araguari grew from 32,878 in 2022 to 35,997 in 2024 (+9.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Araguari?
6,132 companies and other organisations were active in Araguari in 2024, about 50 per 1,000 residents (the 151st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Araguari?
The median monthly household income per person in Araguari was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 133rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 842nd 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 Araguari went from R$ 19,565 in 2010 to R$ 58,218 in 2023, a rise of 198%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Araguari compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Araguari ranks 205 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Olinda | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 203 | Paulista | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 204 | Arapiraca | R$ 6.9 billion |
| 205 | Araguari | R$ 6.9 billion |
| 206 | Barra Mansa | R$ 6.8 billion |
| 207 | Tatuí | R$ 6.8 billion |
| 208 | Cambé | R$ 6.8 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Araguari ranks 120 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 58,926 |
| 118 | Gravataí | R$ 58,646 |
| 119 | Volta Redonda | R$ 58,524 |
| 120 | Araguari | R$ 58,218 |
| 121 | Florianópolis | R$ 58,059 |
| 122 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 57,746 |
| 123 | Maracanaú | R$ 57,738 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Araguari ranks 64 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Macaé | 37.0% |
| 62 | Ubá | 36.9% |
| 63 | Senador Canedo | 36.7% |
| 64 | Araguari | 36.5% |
| 65 | Caxias do Sul | 36.3% |
| 66 | Limeira | 36.0% |
| 67 | Hortolândia | 35.5% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Araguari ranks 151 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Teresópolis | 50.0 |
| 149 | Araxá | 49.9 |
| 150 | Sete Lagoas | 49.9 |
| 151 | Araguari | 49.9 |
| 152 | Colombo | 49.8 |
| 153 | Cabo Frio | 49.7 |
| 154 | Nova Serrana | 49.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Araguari ranks 194 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 197 | Campos dos Goytacazes | R$ 3,051.44 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Araguari ranks 195 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Lages | 2.2 |
| 193 | Toledo | 2.2 |
| 194 | Arapongas | 2.2 |
| 195 | Araguari | 2.2 |
| 196 | Sorriso | 2.2 |
| 197 | Tubarão | 2.2 |
| 198 | Açailândia | 2.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Araguari ranks 179 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Jacareí | 29.5% |
| 177 | Sumaré | 29.4% |
| 178 | Caraguatatuba | 29.3% |
| 179 | Araguari | 29.3% |
| 180 | Passos | 29.2% |
| 181 | Sobral | 29.1% |
| 182 | Aparecida de Goiânia | 29.0% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Araguari ranks 133 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Colatina | R$ 1,212 |
| 131 | Sarandi | R$ 1,212 |
| 132 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,212 |
| 133 | Araguari | R$ 1,212 |
| 134 | Itumbiara | R$ 1,212 |
| 135 | Jataí | R$ 1,212 |
| 136 | Nova Serrana | R$ 1,212 |
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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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