Economy, jobs and prices in Barcarena, Brazil: official figures
Barcarena's gross domestic product was R$ 9.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.08% of Brazil's GDP and the 190th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Barcarena?
GDP per person in Barcarena was R$ 72,562 in 2023, the 615th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 73rd 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 Pará state's economy is in Barcarena?
Barcarena produced 3.6% of the GDP of Pará state in 2023, while holding 1.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Barcarena?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 21.1% of Barcarena's gross value added, industry 67.4%, public administration, education and health 8.9% and agriculture 2.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Barcarena depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Barcarena's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 5th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Barcarena?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Barcarena earned an average of R$ 3,531.59 a month in 2024 (2.5 minimum wages), the 626th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 127th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Barcarena?
The average monthly salary in Barcarena rose from R$ 3,251.68 in 2022 to R$ 3,531.59 in 2024 in current reais (+8.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.7 to 2.5.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Barcarena?
Registered companies and organisations in Barcarena employed 38,633 people at the end of 2024, 35,311 of them salaried, equal to 28.1% of the estimated population; the 132nd 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 Barcarena?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Barcarena grew from 34,469 in 2022 to 38,633 in 2024 (+12.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Barcarena?
3,231 companies and other organisations were active in Barcarena in 2024, about 24 per 1,000 residents (the 35th 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 Barcarena?
The median monthly household income per person in Barcarena was R$ 667 at the 2022 census, the 26th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2029th 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 Barcarena went from R$ 22,316 in 2010 to R$ 72,562 in 2023, a rise of 225%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Barcarena compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Barcarena ranks 173 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 171 | Atibaia | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 172 | Divinópolis | R$ 9.3 billion |
| 173 | Barcarena | R$ 9.2 billion |
| 174 | Sertãozinho | R$ 9.1 billion |
| 175 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 9.1 billion |
| 176 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 9.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Barcarena ranks 73 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 73,589 |
| 71 | Rio Grande | R$ 73,511 |
| 72 | Taubaté | R$ 72,755 |
| 73 | Barcarena | R$ 72,562 |
| 74 | Contagem | R$ 72,512 |
| 75 | Serra | R$ 72,311 |
| 76 | São Carlos | R$ 72,146 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Barcarena ranks 5 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Maricá | 77.1% |
| 3 | Itabira | 71.7% |
| 4 | Nova Lima | 70.0% |
| 5 | Barcarena | 67.4% |
| 6 | Cubatão | 65.3% |
| 7 | Araucária | 65.1% |
| 8 | Foz do Iguaçu | 63.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Barcarena ranks 286 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Sabará | 23.8 |
| 284 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 23.7 |
| 285 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 23.5 |
| 286 | Barcarena | 23.5 |
| 287 | Caucaia | 23.2 |
| 288 | Magé | 23.1 |
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Barcarena ranks 127 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Tatuí | R$ 3,560.86 |
| 125 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 3,539.94 |
| 126 | Marabá | R$ 3,535.02 |
| 127 | Barcarena | R$ 3,531.59 |
| 128 | Fortaleza | R$ 3,526.35 |
| 129 | Bauru | R$ 3,522.78 |
| 130 | Assis | R$ 3,520.00 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Barcarena ranks 132 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Balneário Camboriú | 2.5 |
| 130 | Cachoeirinha | 2.5 |
| 131 | Cametá | 2.5 |
| 132 | Barcarena | 2.5 |
| 133 | Tatuí | 2.5 |
| 134 | Catalão | 2.5 |
| 135 | Assis | 2.5 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Barcarena ranks 189 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Pelotas | 28.4% |
| 187 | Hortolândia | 28.2% |
| 188 | Teresópolis | 28.2% |
| 189 | Barcarena | 28.1% |
| 190 | Camaçari | 28.1% |
| 191 | Pindamonhangaba | 27.9% |
| 192 | Cabo Frio | 27.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Barcarena ranks 295 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Caucaia | R$ 667 |
| 293 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 667 |
| 294 | Garanhuns | R$ 667 |
| 295 | Barcarena | R$ 667 |
| 296 | Crato | R$ 657 |
| 297 | Jequié | R$ 650 |
| 298 | Lagarto | R$ 650 |
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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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