Economy, jobs and prices in Botucatu, Brazil: official figures
Botucatu's gross domestic product was R$ 8.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 210th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Botucatu?
GDP per person in Botucatu was R$ 55,059 in 2023, the 1134th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 132nd 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Botucatu?
Botucatu produced 0.2% 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 Botucatu?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 58.8% of Botucatu's gross value added, industry 27.9%, public administration, education and health 10.2% and agriculture 3.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Botucatu depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Botucatu's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 124th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Botucatu?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Botucatu earned an average of R$ 3,924.67 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 275th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 68th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Botucatu?
The average monthly salary in Botucatu rose from R$ 3,436.20 in 2022 to R$ 3,924.67 in 2024 in current reais (+14.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.8 to 2.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Botucatu?
Registered companies and organisations in Botucatu employed 63,068 people at the end of 2024, 50,724 of them salaried, equal to 41.9% of the estimated population; the 69th 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 Botucatu?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Botucatu grew from 54,391 in 2022 to 63,068 in 2024 (+16.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Botucatu?
10,059 companies and other organisations were active in Botucatu in 2024, about 67 per 1,000 residents (the 72nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.5 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Botucatu?
The median monthly household income per person in Botucatu was R$ 1,333 at the 2022 census, the 76th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 508th 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 Botucatu went from R$ 23,654 in 2010 to R$ 55,059 in 2023, a rise of 133%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Botucatu compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Botucatu ranks 187 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 8.4 billion |
| 185 | Lages | R$ 8.3 billion |
| 186 | Patos de Minas | R$ 8.2 billion |
| 187 | Botucatu | R$ 8.0 billion |
| 188 | Itapetininga | R$ 8.0 billion |
| 189 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 7.8 billion |
| 190 | Colombo | R$ 7.6 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Botucatu ranks 132 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Cariacica | R$ 55,761 |
| 130 | Cascavel | R$ 55,176 |
| 131 | Porto Velho | R$ 55,170 |
| 132 | Botucatu | R$ 55,059 |
| 133 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 54,934 |
| 134 | Barretos | R$ 54,826 |
| 135 | Tatuí | R$ 54,740 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Botucatu ranks 124 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Chapecó | 28.4% |
| 122 | Valinhos | 28.3% |
| 123 | Eunápolis | 28.0% |
| 124 | Botucatu | 27.9% |
| 125 | Santo André | 27.9% |
| 126 | Paranaguá | 27.8% |
| 127 | Cachoeirinha | 27.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Botucatu ranks 72 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Brasília | 68.3 |
| 70 | Foz do Iguaçu | 67.4 |
| 71 | Santo André | 66.9 |
| 72 | Botucatu | 66.9 |
| 73 | Piracicaba | 66.5 |
| 74 | São José dos Pinhais | 66.4 |
| 75 | Varginha | 66.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Botucatu ranks 68 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | São Luís | R$ 3,960.43 |
| 66 | Itatiba | R$ 3,943.01 |
| 67 | Manaus | R$ 3,937.71 |
| 68 | Botucatu | R$ 3,924.67 |
| 69 | Macapá | R$ 3,920.25 |
| 70 | Itu | R$ 3,919.42 |
| 71 | Boa Vista | R$ 3,916.31 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Botucatu ranks 71 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Boa Vista | 2.8 |
| 69 | Rio Claro | 2.8 |
| 70 | Itu | 2.8 |
| 71 | Botucatu | 2.8 |
| 72 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 2.8 |
| 73 | Três Lagoas | 2.8 |
| 74 | Sertãozinho | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Botucatu ranks 69 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Rio Claro | 42.7% |
| 67 | Varginha | 42.3% |
| 68 | Araraquara | 41.9% |
| 69 | Botucatu | 41.9% |
| 70 | Teresina | 41.8% |
| 71 | Arapongas | 41.6% |
| 72 | Itatiba | 41.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Botucatu ranks 76 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | São José dos Campos | R$ 1,333 |
| 74 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 1,333 |
| 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 |
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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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