Economy, jobs and prices in Arapongas, Brazil: official figures
Arapongas' gross domestic product was R$ 5.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.05% of Brazil's GDP and the 283rd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Arapongas?
GDP per person in Arapongas was R$ 47,974 in 2023, the 1492nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 156th 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 Paraná state's economy is in Arapongas?
Arapongas produced 0.9% of the GDP of Paraná state in 2023, while holding 1.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Arapongas?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 45.4% of Arapongas' gross value added, industry 32.1%, public administration, education and health 13.9% and agriculture 8.7% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Arapongas depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Arapongas' economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 87th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Arapongas?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Arapongas earned an average of R$ 3,084.24 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1586th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 125th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Arapongas?
The average monthly salary in Arapongas rose from R$ 2,659.76 in 2022 to R$ 3,084.24 in 2024 in current reais (+16.0%; 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 Arapongas?
Registered companies and organisations in Arapongas employed 51,466 people at the end of 2024, 39,499 of them salaried, equal to 41.6% of the estimated population; the 71st 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 Arapongas?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Arapongas grew from 47,831 in 2022 to 51,466 in 2024 (+7.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Arapongas?
9,163 companies and other organisations were active in Arapongas in 2024, about 74 per 1,000 residents (the 54th highest 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 Arapongas?
The median monthly household income per person in Arapongas was R$ 1,333 at the 2022 census, the 78th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 520th 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 Arapongas went from R$ 25,167 in 2010 to R$ 47,974 in 2023, a rise of 91%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Arapongas compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Arapongas ranks 225 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | Tubarão | R$ 6.0 billion |
| 223 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 5.8 billion |
| 224 | Caraguatatuba | R$ 5.8 billion |
| 225 | Arapongas | R$ 5.7 billion |
| 226 | Alagoinhas | R$ 5.7 billion |
| 227 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 5.6 billion |
| 228 | Jandira | R$ 5.5 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Arapongas ranks 156 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Santo André | R$ 49,313 |
| 154 | Jaú | R$ 49,012 |
| 155 | Ituiutaba | R$ 48,674 |
| 156 | Arapongas | R$ 47,974 |
| 157 | Ourinhos | R$ 47,156 |
| 158 | Campo Grande | R$ 47,066 |
| 159 | Jandira | R$ 46,991 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Arapongas ranks 87 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Itu | 32.8% |
| 85 | Sorocaba | 32.5% |
| 86 | Mogi Guaçu | 32.4% |
| 87 | Arapongas | 32.1% |
| 88 | São Carlos | 31.8% |
| 89 | Fazenda Rio Grande | 31.7% |
| 90 | Vespasiano | 31.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Arapongas ranks 54 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Jaraguá do Sul | 74.8 |
| 52 | Bragança Paulista | 74.7 |
| 53 | Catanduva | 74.0 |
| 54 | Arapongas | 74.0 |
| 55 | São José | 73.8 |
| 56 | Palmas | 73.1 |
| 57 | Umuarama | 73.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Arapongas ranks 196 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 198 | Araguaína | R$ 3,044.66 |
| 199 | Altamira | R$ 3,034.95 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Arapongas ranks 194 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Ibirité | 2.2 |
| 192 | Lages | 2.2 |
| 193 | Toledo | 2.2 |
| 194 | Arapongas | 2.2 |
| 195 | Araguari | 2.2 |
| 196 | Sorriso | 2.2 |
| 197 | Tubarão | 2.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Arapongas ranks 71 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Araraquara | 41.9% |
| 69 | Botucatu | 41.9% |
| 70 | Teresina | 41.8% |
| 71 | Arapongas | 41.6% |
| 72 | Itatiba | 41.5% |
| 73 | Limeira | 41.4% |
| 74 | Contagem | 41.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Arapongas ranks 78 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Limeira | R$ 1,333 |
| 76 | Botucatu | R$ 1,333 |
| 77 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,333 |
| 78 | Arapongas | R$ 1,333 |
| 79 | Umuarama | R$ 1,333 |
| 80 | Barretos | R$ 1,328 |
| 81 | Catalão | R$ 1,320 |
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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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