Economy, jobs and prices in Castanhal, Brazil: official figures
Castanhal's gross domestic product was R$ 6.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 263rd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Castanhal?
GDP per person in Castanhal was R$ 32,863 in 2023, the 2544th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 93rd 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 Pará state's economy is in Castanhal?
Castanhal produced 2.5% of the GDP of Pará state in 2023, while holding 2.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Castanhal?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 56.7% of Castanhal's gross value added, industry 16.6%, public administration, education and health 23.0% and agriculture 3.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Castanhal depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Castanhal's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 114th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Castanhal?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Castanhal earned an average of R$ 2,323.41 a month in 2024 (1.6 minimum wages), the 1187th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 16th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Castanhal?
The average monthly salary in Castanhal rose from R$ 2,124.74 in 2022 to R$ 2,323.41 in 2024 in current reais (+9.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Castanhal?
Registered companies and organisations in Castanhal employed 51,061 people at the end of 2024, 43,276 of them salaried, equal to 24.6% of the estimated population; the 109th 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 Castanhal?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Castanhal grew from 45,891 in 2022 to 51,061 in 2024 (+11.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Castanhal?
6,723 companies and other organisations were active in Castanhal in 2024, about 32 per 1,000 residents (the 81st lowest 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 Castanhal?
The median monthly household income per person in Castanhal was R$ 671 at the 2022 census, the 31st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2048th 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 Castanhal went from R$ 10,046 in 2010 to R$ 32,863 in 2023, a rise of 227%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Castanhal compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Castanhal ranks 216 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Jaú | R$ 6.5 billion |
| 214 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 6.5 billion |
| 215 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 216 | Castanhal | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 217 | Itaboraí | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 218 | Luziânia | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 219 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 6.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Castanhal ranks 228 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Formosa | R$ 33,807 |
| 226 | Governador Valadares | R$ 33,488 |
| 227 | Uruguaiana | R$ 33,406 |
| 228 | Castanhal | R$ 32,863 |
| 229 | Colombo | R$ 32,853 |
| 230 | Barbacena | R$ 32,786 |
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Castanhal ranks 207 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Teresina | 17.2% |
| 205 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 17.1% |
| 206 | Bauru | 17.0% |
| 207 | Castanhal | 16.6% |
| 208 | Goiânia | 16.6% |
| 209 | Paulista | 16.5% |
| 210 | Ourinhos | 16.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Castanhal ranks 240 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Altamira | 32.7 |
| 238 | Almirante Tamandaré | 32.6 |
| 239 | Corumbá | 32.5 |
| 240 | Castanhal | 32.4 |
| 241 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 32.3 |
| 242 | Parnaíba | 32.3 |
| 243 | Boa Vista | 32.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Castanhal ranks 305 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 308 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 2,293.68 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Castanhal ranks 307 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Patos | 1.7 |
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
| 306 | Magé | 1.6 |
| 307 | Castanhal | 1.6 |
| 308 | Caxias | 1.6 |
| 309 | Garanhuns | 1.6 |
| 310 | Itapipoca | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Castanhal ranks 212 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Ribeirão Pires | 25.6% |
| 210 | Colombo | 25.3% |
| 211 | Votorantim | 24.6% |
| 212 | Castanhal | 24.6% |
| 213 | Petrolina | 24.5% |
| 214 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 24.5% |
| 215 | Paragominas | 24.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Castanhal ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Manaus | R$ 686 |
| 288 | Paragominas | R$ 672 |
| 289 | Maracanaú | R$ 671 |
| 290 | Castanhal | R$ 671 |
| 291 | Juazeiro | R$ 670 |
| 292 | Caucaia | R$ 667 |
| 293 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 667 |
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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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