Economy, jobs and prices in Cabo Frio, Brazil: official figures
Cabo Frio's gross domestic product was R$ 17.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.16% of Brazil's GDP and the 101st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Cabo Frio?
GDP per person in Cabo Frio was R$ 76,361 in 2023, the 542nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 61st 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 Cabo Frio?
Cabo Frio produced 1.4% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Cabo Frio?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 35.7% of Cabo Frio's gross value added, industry 45.4%, public administration, education and health 18.3% and agriculture 0.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Cabo Frio depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Cabo Frio's economy in 2021 were mining and oil and gas extraction, 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 27th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Cabo Frio?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Cabo Frio earned an average of R$ 2,474.14 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 1778th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 34th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Cabo Frio?
The average monthly salary in Cabo Frio rose from R$ 2,357.45 in 2022 to R$ 2,474.14 in 2024 in current reais (+4.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Cabo Frio?
Registered companies and organisations in Cabo Frio employed 66,260 people at the end of 2024, 52,743 of them salaried, equal to 27.8% of the estimated population; the 129th 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 Cabo Frio?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Cabo Frio grew from 56,886 in 2022 to 66,260 in 2024 (+16.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Cabo Frio?
11,831 companies and other organisations were active in Cabo Frio in 2024, about 50 per 1,000 residents (the 153rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.7 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Cabo Frio?
The median monthly household income per person in Cabo Frio was R$ 1,000 at the 2022 census, the 121st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2353rd 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 Cabo Frio went from R$ 49,946 in 2010 to R$ 76,361 in 2023, a rise of 53%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Cabo Frio compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Cabo Frio ranks 94 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Americana | R$ 17.6 billion |
| 92 | Embu das Artes | R$ 17.3 billion |
| 93 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 17.0 billion |
| 94 | Cabo Frio | R$ 17.0 billion |
| 95 | Ipatinga | R$ 16.9 billion |
| 96 | Rondonópolis | R$ 16.6 billion |
| 97 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 15.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Cabo Frio ranks 61 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Pinhais | R$ 77,568 |
| 59 | Rio Claro | R$ 76,593 |
| 60 | Araras | R$ 76,589 |
| 61 | Cabo Frio | R$ 76,361 |
| 62 | Guarulhos | R$ 75,522 |
| 63 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 74,869 |
| 64 | Simões Filho | R$ 74,270 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Cabo Frio ranks 27 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Catalão | 45.9% |
| 25 | Manaus | 45.8% |
| 26 | Serra | 45.7% |
| 27 | Cabo Frio | 45.4% |
| 28 | Jaraguá do Sul | 45.1% |
| 29 | Canoas | 44.4% |
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Cabo Frio ranks 153 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Sete Lagoas | 49.9 |
| 151 | Araguari | 49.9 |
| 152 | Colombo | 49.8 |
| 153 | Cabo Frio | 49.7 |
| 154 | Nova Serrana | 49.2 |
| 155 | Salto | 49.0 |
| 156 | Araucária | 48.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Cabo Frio ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,483.80 |
| 285 | Juazeiro | R$ 2,479.03 |
| 286 | Jequié | R$ 2,474.70 |
| 287 | Cabo Frio | R$ 2,474.14 |
| 288 | Luziânia | R$ 2,465.04 |
| 289 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 2,463.28 |
| 290 | Parnamirim | R$ 2,452.42 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Cabo Frio ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Vitória da Conquista | 1.8 |
| 269 | São José de Ribamar | 1.8 |
| 270 | Juazeiro | 1.8 |
| 271 | Cabo Frio | 1.8 |
| 272 | Parnaíba | 1.8 |
| 273 | Jequié | 1.8 |
| 274 | Abaetetuba | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Cabo Frio ranks 192 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Barcarena | 28.1% |
| 190 | Camaçari | 28.1% |
| 191 | Pindamonhangaba | 27.9% |
| 192 | Cabo Frio | 27.8% |
| 193 | Vitória da Conquista | 27.8% |
| 194 | Gravataí | 27.8% |
| 195 | Feira de Santana | 27.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Cabo Frio ranks 200 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 197 | João Pessoa | R$ 1,000 |
| 198 | Montes Claros | R$ 1,000 |
| 199 | Suzano | R$ 1,000 |
| 200 | Cabo Frio | R$ 1,000 |
| 201 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 1,000 |
| 202 | Senador Canedo | R$ 1,000 |
| 203 | Trindade | R$ 1,000 |
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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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