Economy, jobs and prices in Barbacena, Brazil: official figures
Barbacena's gross domestic product was R$ 4.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 377th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Barbacena?
GDP per person in Barbacena was R$ 32,786 in 2023, the 2553rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 91st 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 Minas Gerais state's economy is in Barbacena?
Barbacena produced 0.4% 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 Barbacena?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 55.9% of Barbacena's gross value added, industry 19.2%, public administration, education and health 19.8% and agriculture 5.2% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Barbacena depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Barbacena'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 142nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Barbacena?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Barbacena earned an average of R$ 2,565.06 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 2147th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 49th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Barbacena?
The average monthly salary in Barbacena rose from R$ 2,434.84 in 2022 to R$ 2,565.06 in 2024 in current reais (+5.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Barbacena?
Registered companies and organisations in Barbacena employed 35,149 people at the end of 2024, 28,659 of them salaried, equal to 27.1% of the estimated population; the 124th 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 Barbacena?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Barbacena grew from 34,201 in 2022 to 35,149 in 2024 (+2.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Barbacena?
4,996 companies and other organisations were active in Barbacena in 2024, about 39 per 1,000 residents (the 116th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 942 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Barbacena?
The median monthly household income per person in Barbacena was R$ 1,106 at the 2022 census, the 150th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1811th 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 Barbacena went from R$ 12,498 in 2010 to R$ 32,786 in 2023, a rise of 162%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Barbacena compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Barbacena ranks 259 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Corumbá | R$ 4.2 billion |
| 257 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 258 | Alvorada | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 259 | Barbacena | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 260 | Passos | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 261 | Itaperuna | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 262 | Nova Serrana | R$ 3.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Barbacena ranks 230 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | Uruguaiana | R$ 33,406 |
| 228 | Castanhal | R$ 32,863 |
| 229 | Colombo | R$ 32,853 |
| 230 | Barbacena | R$ 32,786 |
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
| 232 | Praia Grande | R$ 32,568 |
| 233 | Sobral | R$ 32,454 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Barbacena ranks 179 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Cascavel | 19.5% |
| 177 | Catanduva | 19.3% |
| 178 | Lauro de Freitas | 19.3% |
| 179 | Barbacena | 19.2% |
| 180 | Formosa | 19.2% |
| 181 | Umuarama | 19.0% |
| 182 | Maceió | 19.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Barbacena ranks 205 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Hortolândia | 39.2 |
| 203 | Barra Mansa | 38.6 |
| 204 | Diadema | 38.6 |
| 205 | Barbacena | 38.5 |
| 206 | Sarandi | 38.5 |
| 207 | Campina Grande | 38.3 |
| 208 | Sapucaia do Sul | 37.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Barbacena ranks 272 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | Guarapari | R$ 2,578.07 |
| 270 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 2,571.43 |
| 271 | Bacabal | R$ 2,568.48 |
| 272 | Barbacena | R$ 2,565.06 |
| 273 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 2,563.97 |
| 274 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 2,557.84 |
| 275 | Abaetetuba | R$ 2,548.93 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Barbacena ranks 280 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Paço do Lumiar | 1.8 |
| 278 | Teixeira de Freitas | 1.8 |
| 279 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 1.8 |
| 280 | Barbacena | 1.8 |
| 281 | Guarapari | 1.8 |
| 282 | Santana | 1.8 |
| 283 | Nova Serrana | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Barbacena ranks 197 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Gravataí | 27.8% |
| 195 | Feira de Santana | 27.4% |
| 196 | Rio Grande | 27.3% |
| 197 | Barbacena | 27.1% |
| 198 | Barreiras | 27.1% |
| 199 | Itabuna | 26.4% |
| 200 | Teófilo Otoni | 26.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Barbacena ranks 171 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,125 |
| 169 | Paranaguá | R$ 1,125 |
| 170 | Sabará | R$ 1,125 |
| 171 | Barbacena | R$ 1,106 |
| 172 | Serra | R$ 1,100 |
| 173 | Macaé | R$ 1,100 |
| 174 | Viamão | R$ 1,100 |
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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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