Economy, jobs and prices in Birigui, Brazil: official figures
Birigui's gross domestic product was R$ 4.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 327th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Birigui?
GDP per person in Birigui was R$ 40,902 in 2023, the 1933rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 137th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Birigui?
Birigui produced 0.1% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Birigui?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 61.8% of Birigui's gross value added, industry 20.4%, public administration, education and health 15.5% and agriculture 2.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Birigui depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Birigui's 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 150th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Birigui?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Birigui earned an average of R$ 2,884.88 a month in 2024 (2.0 minimum wages), the 2210th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 101st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Birigui?
The average monthly salary in Birigui rose from R$ 2,386.12 in 2022 to R$ 2,884.88 in 2024 in current reais (+20.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 2.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Birigui?
Registered companies and organisations in Birigui employed 45,157 people at the end of 2024, 33,899 of them salaried, equal to 36.7% of the estimated population; the 104th 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 Birigui?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Birigui grew from 41,669 in 2022 to 45,157 in 2024 (+8.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Birigui?
9,296 companies and other organisations were active in Birigui in 2024, about 76 per 1,000 residents (the 49th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.3 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Birigui?
The median monthly household income per person in Birigui was R$ 1,256 at the 2022 census, the 99th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 680th 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 Birigui went from R$ 16,411 in 2010 to R$ 40,902 in 2023, a rise of 149%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Birigui compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Birigui ranks 243 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Ituiutaba | R$ 5.0 billion |
| 241 | Queimados | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 242 | Ourinhos | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 243 | Birigui | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 244 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 245 | Apucarana | R$ 4.8 billion |
| 246 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 4.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Birigui ranks 184 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Macapá | R$ 41,701 |
| 182 | Natal | R$ 41,478 |
| 183 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 40,909 |
| 184 | Birigui | R$ 40,902 |
| 185 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 40,873 |
| 186 | São Luís | R$ 40,846 |
| 187 | Franca | R$ 40,778 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Birigui ranks 171 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Maranguape | 20.9% |
| 169 | Araraquara | 20.9% |
| 170 | Montes Claros | 20.7% |
| 171 | Birigui | 20.4% |
| 172 | Sinop | 20.4% |
| 173 | Maringá | 20.0% |
| 174 | Tubarão | 19.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Birigui ranks 49 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | São Carlos | 78.1 |
| 47 | Indaiatuba | 77.8 |
| 48 | Toledo | 77.1 |
| 49 | Birigui | 75.6 |
| 50 | Joinville | 75.3 |
| 51 | Jaraguá do Sul | 74.8 |
| 52 | Bragança Paulista | 74.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Birigui ranks 220 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 2,896.04 |
| 218 | Umuarama | R$ 2,893.96 |
| 219 | Santarém | R$ 2,887.72 |
| 220 | Birigui | R$ 2,884.88 |
| 221 | Eunápolis | R$ 2,883.67 |
| 222 | Passos | R$ 2,883.29 |
| 223 | Marituba | R$ 2,881.81 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Birigui ranks 235 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Alagoinhas | 2.0 |
| 233 | Apucarana | 2.0 |
| 234 | Almirante Tamandaré | 2.0 |
| 235 | Birigui | 2.0 |
| 236 | Umuarama | 2.0 |
| 237 | Simões Filho | 2.0 |
| 238 | Eunápolis | 2.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Birigui ranks 104 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Ponta Grossa | 36.8% |
| 102 | Apucarana | 36.8% |
| 103 | Uberaba | 36.7% |
| 104 | Birigui | 36.7% |
| 105 | Paranaguá | 36.7% |
| 106 | Cachoeirinha | 36.4% |
| 107 | Araras | 36.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Birigui ranks 99 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Taubaté | R$ 1,275 |
| 97 | Palmas | R$ 1,267 |
| 98 | Dourados | R$ 1,267 |
| 99 | Birigui | R$ 1,256 |
| 100 | Osasco | R$ 1,250 |
| 101 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 1,250 |
| 102 | Franca | R$ 1,250 |
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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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