Economy, jobs and prices in Arapiraca, Brazil: official figures
Arapiraca's gross domestic product was R$ 6.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 241st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Arapiraca?
GDP per person in Arapiraca was R$ 29,319 in 2023, the 2739th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 68th 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 Alagoas state's economy is in Arapiraca?
Arapiraca produced 7.7% of the GDP of Alagoas state in 2023, while holding 7.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Arapiraca?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 50.9% of Arapiraca's gross value added, industry 8.9%, public administration, education and health 18.1% and agriculture 22.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Arapiraca depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Arapiraca's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), crop farming, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 22nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Arapiraca?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Arapiraca earned an average of R$ 2,246.70 a month in 2024 (1.6 minimum wages), the 957th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 10th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Arapiraca?
The average monthly salary in Arapiraca rose from R$ 1,901.44 in 2022 to R$ 2,246.70 in 2024 in current reais (+18.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.6 to 1.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Arapiraca?
Registered companies and organisations in Arapiraca employed 62,571 people at the end of 2024, 53,068 of them salaried, equal to 25.7% of the estimated population; the 113th 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 Arapiraca?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Arapiraca grew from 54,187 in 2022 to 62,571 in 2024 (+15.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Arapiraca?
8,149 companies and other organisations were active in Arapiraca in 2024, about 33 per 1,000 residents (the 90th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Arapiraca?
The median monthly household income per person in Arapiraca was R$ 703 at the 2022 census, the 41st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2155th 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 Arapiraca went from R$ 8,917 in 2010 to R$ 29,319 in 2023, a rise of 229%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Arapiraca compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Arapiraca ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Catanduva | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 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 |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Arapiraca ranks 253 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Caruaru | R$ 29,738 |
| 251 | Sabará | R$ 29,658 |
| 252 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 29,386 |
| 253 | Arapiraca | R$ 29,319 |
| 254 | Itabaiana | R$ 28,448 |
| 255 | Vespasiano | R$ 28,050 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 27,995 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Arapiraca ranks 299 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Uruguaiana | 9.1% |
| 297 | Teixeira de Freitas | 9.0% |
| 298 | São Vicente | 9.0% |
| 299 | Arapiraca | 8.9% |
| 300 | Itacoatiara | 8.5% |
| 301 | Florianópolis | 8.4% |
| 302 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 8.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Arapiraca ranks 231 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Manaus | 33.8 |
| 229 | Angra dos Reis | 33.7 |
| 230 | Cubatão | 33.5 |
| 231 | Arapiraca | 33.4 |
| 232 | Camaçari | 33.4 |
| 233 | Senador Canedo | 33.1 |
| 234 | Trindade | 33.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Arapiraca ranks 311 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 2,293.68 |
| 309 | Itabaiana | R$ 2,272.68 |
| 310 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 2,253.36 |
| 311 | Arapiraca | R$ 2,246.70 |
| 312 | Maranguape | R$ 2,223.75 |
| 313 | Caxias | R$ 2,217.88 |
| 314 | Magé | R$ 2,209.61 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Arapiraca ranks 305 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 1.7 |
| 303 | Breves | 1.7 |
| 304 | Patos | 1.7 |
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
| 306 | Magé | 1.6 |
| 307 | Castanhal | 1.6 |
| 308 | Caxias | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Arapiraca ranks 208 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | Araruama | 25.8% |
| 206 | Caruaru | 25.8% |
| 207 | Eunápolis | 25.8% |
| 208 | Arapiraca | 25.7% |
| 209 | Ribeirão Pires | 25.6% |
| 210 | Colombo | 25.3% |
| 211 | Votorantim | 24.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Arapiraca ranks 280 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Parnaíba | R$ 728 |
| 278 | Açailândia | R$ 722 |
| 279 | Camaragibe | R$ 706 |
| 280 | Arapiraca | R$ 703 |
| 281 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 700 |
| 282 | Belford Roxo | R$ 700 |
| 283 | Queimados | R$ 700 |
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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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