Economy, jobs and prices in Araruama, Brazil: official figures
Araruama's gross domestic product was R$ 13.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.12% of Brazil's GDP and the 134th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Araruama?
GDP per person in Araruama was R$ 101,458 in 2023, the 254th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 21st 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Araruama?
Araruama produced 1.1% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 0.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Araruama?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 40.2% of Araruama's gross value added, industry 27.7%, public administration, education and health 30.6% and agriculture 1.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Araruama depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Araruama'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 mining and oil and gas extraction. Industry's share of value added was the 129th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Araruama?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Araruama earned an average of R$ 2,348.15 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1273rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 19th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Araruama?
The average monthly salary in Araruama rose from R$ 2,180.58 in 2022 to R$ 2,348.15 in 2024 in current reais (+7.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Araruama?
Registered companies and organisations in Araruama employed 35,588 people at the end of 2024, 29,174 of them salaried, equal to 25.8% of the estimated population; the 116th 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 Araruama?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Araruama grew from 31,220 in 2022 to 35,588 in 2024 (+14.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Araruama?
5,100 companies and other organisations were active in Araruama in 2024, about 37 per 1,000 residents (the 108th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 891 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Araruama?
The median monthly household income per person in Araruama was R$ 904 at the 2022 census, the 100th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2758th 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 Araruama went from R$ 12,334 in 2010 to R$ 101,458 in 2023, a rise of 723%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Araruama compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Araruama ranks 121 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Maracanaú | R$ 13.5 billion |
| 119 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 13.4 billion |
| 120 | Montes Claros | R$ 13.3 billion |
| 121 | Araruama | R$ 13.2 billion |
| 122 | Rio Branco | R$ 13.0 billion |
| 123 | Campina Grande | R$ 12.9 billion |
| 124 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 12.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Araruama ranks 21 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Paranaguá | R$ 104,861 |
| 19 | Piracicaba | R$ 104,770 |
| 20 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 103,019 |
| 21 | Araruama | R$ 101,458 |
| 22 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 100,540 |
| 23 | Rio Verde | R$ 98,850 |
| 24 | Parauapebas | R$ 98,646 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Araruama ranks 129 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Paranaguá | 27.8% |
| 127 | Cachoeirinha | 27.7% |
| 128 | Itaituba | 27.7% |
| 129 | Araruama | 27.7% |
| 130 | Votorantim | 27.6% |
| 131 | Blumenau | 27.2% |
| 132 | Guarulhos | 27.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Araruama ranks 213 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Parnamirim | 37.3 |
| 211 | Rio Branco | 37.3 |
| 212 | Bagé | 37.1 |
| 213 | Araruama | 37.0 |
| 214 | Marabá | 36.6 |
| 215 | Itaituba | 36.5 |
| 216 | Cariacica | 36.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Araruama ranks 302 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Mesquita | R$ 2,362.23 |
| 300 | Olinda | R$ 2,362.04 |
| 301 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 2,353.26 |
| 302 | Araruama | R$ 2,348.15 |
| 303 | Patos | R$ 2,338.46 |
| 304 | Caruaru | R$ 2,335.60 |
| 305 | Castanhal | R$ 2,323.41 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Araruama ranks 300 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Porto Seguro | 1.7 |
| 298 | Mesquita | 1.7 |
| 299 | Teófilo Otoni | 1.7 |
| 300 | Araruama | 1.7 |
| 301 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 1.7 |
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 1.7 |
| 303 | Breves | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Araruama ranks 205 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Suzano | 26.1% |
| 203 | Ituiutaba | 26.0% |
| 204 | Rio das Ostras | 25.9% |
| 205 | Araruama | 25.8% |
| 206 | Caruaru | 25.8% |
| 207 | Eunápolis | 25.8% |
| 208 | Arapiraca | 25.7% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Araruama ranks 221 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 935 |
| 219 | São Gonçalo | R$ 909 |
| 220 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 906 |
| 221 | Araruama | R$ 904 |
| 222 | Fortaleza | R$ 900 |
| 223 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 900 |
| 224 | Salvador | R$ 888 |
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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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