Economy, jobs and prices in Caruaru, Brazil: official figures
Caruaru's gross domestic product was R$ 11.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.10% of Brazil's GDP and the 158th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Caruaru?
GDP per person in Caruaru was R$ 29,738 in 2023, the 2772nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 71st 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 Pernambuco state's economy is in Caruaru?
Caruaru produced 4.2% of the GDP of Pernambuco state in 2023, while holding 4.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Caruaru?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 60.5% of Caruaru's gross value added, industry 14.5%, public administration, education and health 22.7% 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 Caruaru depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Caruaru'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 88th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Caruaru?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Caruaru earned an average of R$ 2,335.60 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1222nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 17th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Caruaru?
The average monthly salary in Caruaru rose from R$ 2,059.29 in 2022 to R$ 2,335.60 in 2024 in current reais (+13.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Caruaru?
Registered companies and organisations in Caruaru employed 103,815 people at the end of 2024, 83,224 of them salaried, equal to 25.8% of the estimated population; the 115th 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 Caruaru?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Caruaru grew from 94,495 in 2022 to 103,815 in 2024 (+9.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Caruaru?
17,202 companies and other organisations were active in Caruaru in 2024, about 43 per 1,000 residents (the 134th lowest 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 Caruaru?
The median monthly household income per person in Caruaru was R$ 731 at the 2022 census, the 45th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2230th 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 Caruaru went from R$ 10,851 in 2010 to R$ 29,738 in 2023, a rise of 174%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Caruaru compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Caruaru ranks 145 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Araçatuba | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 143 | Praia Grande | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 144 | Itaguaí | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 145 | Caruaru | R$ 11.2 billion |
| 146 | Brusque | R$ 11.1 billion |
| 147 | Santa Maria | R$ 10.9 billion |
| 148 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 10.8 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Caruaru ranks 250 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Parnamirim | R$ 30,107 |
| 248 | Luziânia | R$ 29,956 |
| 249 | Porto Seguro | R$ 29,763 |
| 250 | Caruaru | R$ 29,738 |
| 251 | Sabará | R$ 29,658 |
| 252 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 29,386 |
| 253 | Arapiraca | R$ 29,319 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Caruaru ranks 233 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Carapicuíba | 14.7% |
| 231 | Itabuna | 14.6% |
| 232 | Ribeirão das Neves | 14.6% |
| 233 | Caruaru | 14.5% |
| 234 | Ji-Paraná | 14.3% |
| 235 | Jequié | 14.2% |
| 236 | Timon | 14.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Caruaru ranks 187 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Salvador | 42.9 |
| 185 | Porto Velho | 42.8 |
| 186 | Eunápolis | 42.8 |
| 187 | Caruaru | 42.8 |
| 188 | Suzano | 42.5 |
| 189 | Rio Grande | 42.2 |
| 190 | Serra | 42.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Caruaru ranks 304 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 2,353.26 |
| 302 | Araruama | R$ 2,348.15 |
| 303 | Patos | R$ 2,338.46 |
| 304 | Caruaru | R$ 2,335.60 |
| 305 | Castanhal | R$ 2,323.41 |
| 306 | Garanhuns | R$ 2,320.91 |
| 307 | Itapipoca | R$ 2,302.92 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Caruaru ranks 288 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Bacabal | 1.8 |
| 286 | Ubá | 1.8 |
| 287 | Itaperuna | 1.8 |
| 288 | Caruaru | 1.7 |
| 289 | Olinda | 1.7 |
| 290 | Paulista | 1.7 |
| 291 | Juazeiro do Norte | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Caruaru ranks 206 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Ituiutaba | 26.0% |
| 204 | Rio das Ostras | 25.9% |
| 205 | Araruama | 25.8% |
| 206 | Caruaru | 25.8% |
| 207 | Eunápolis | 25.8% |
| 208 | Arapiraca | 25.7% |
| 209 | Ribeirão Pires | 25.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Caruaru ranks 276 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 733 |
| 274 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 733 |
| 275 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 733 |
| 276 | Caruaru | R$ 731 |
| 277 | Parnaíba | R$ 728 |
| 278 | Açailândia | R$ 722 |
| 279 | Camaragibe | R$ 706 |
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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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