Economy, jobs and prices in Caucaia, Brazil: official figures
Caucaia's gross domestic product was R$ 9.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.09% of Brazil's GDP and the 178th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Caucaia?
GDP per person in Caucaia was R$ 27,760 in 2023, the 2605th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 63rd 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 Ceará state's economy is in Caucaia?
Caucaia produced 4.3% of the GDP of Ceará state in 2023, while holding 4.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Caucaia?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 39.2% of Caucaia's gross value added, industry 43.9%, public administration, education and health 16.1% and agriculture 0.8% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Caucaia depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Caucaia's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, 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 32nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Caucaia?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Caucaia earned an average of R$ 2,685.07 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2616th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 68th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Caucaia?
The average monthly salary in Caucaia rose from R$ 2,395.77 in 2022 to R$ 2,685.07 in 2024 in current reais (+12.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Caucaia?
Registered companies and organisations in Caucaia employed 56,648 people at the end of 2024, 47,623 of them salaried, equal to 15.1% of the estimated population; the 34th 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 Caucaia?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Caucaia grew from 53,554 in 2022 to 56,648 in 2024 (+5.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Caucaia?
8,734 companies and other organisations were active in Caucaia in 2024, about 23 per 1,000 residents (the 34th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Caucaia?
The median monthly household income per person in Caucaia was R$ 667 at the 2022 census, the 29th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2022nd 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 Caucaia went from R$ 8,754 in 2010 to R$ 27,760 in 2023, a rise of 217%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Caucaia compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Caucaia ranks 162 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Jataí | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 160 | Araras | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 161 | Linhares | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 162 | Caucaia | R$ 9.9 billion |
| 163 | Guarapuava | R$ 9.9 billion |
| 164 | Pinhais | R$ 9.9 billion |
| 165 | Marabá | R$ 9.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Caucaia ranks 258 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Vespasiano | R$ 28,050 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 27,995 |
| 257 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 27,805 |
| 258 | Caucaia | R$ 27,760 |
| 259 | Itabuna | R$ 27,596 |
| 260 | Petrolina | R$ 27,347 |
| 261 | Guarapari | R$ 27,204 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Caucaia ranks 32 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Canoas | 44.4% |
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
| 32 | Caucaia | 43.9% |
| 33 | Suzano | 43.3% |
| 34 | Rio Claro | 43.1% |
| 35 | São José dos Campos | 42.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Caucaia ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 23.7 |
| 285 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 23.5 |
| 286 | Barcarena | 23.5 |
| 287 | Caucaia | 23.2 |
| 288 | Magé | 23.1 |
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
| 290 | Manacapuru | 23.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Caucaia ranks 253 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Igarassu | R$ 2,720.31 |
| 251 | Ituiutaba | R$ 2,713.47 |
| 252 | Planaltina | R$ 2,701.15 |
| 253 | Caucaia | R$ 2,685.07 |
| 254 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 2,678.32 |
| 255 | Bragança | R$ 2,665.16 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 2,655.50 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Caucaia ranks 246 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | Balsas | 2.0 |
| 244 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 1.9 |
| 245 | Aparecida de Goiânia | 1.9 |
| 246 | Caucaia | 1.9 |
| 247 | Ribeirão das Neves | 1.9 |
| 248 | Volta Redonda | 1.9 |
| 249 | Itaboraí | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Caucaia ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 15.6% |
| 285 | São João de Meriti | 15.5% |
| 286 | Carapicuíba | 15.3% |
| 287 | Caucaia | 15.1% |
| 288 | Queimados | 14.9% |
| 289 | Santana | 14.6% |
| 290 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 14.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Caucaia ranks 292 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Maracanaú | R$ 671 |
| 290 | Castanhal | R$ 671 |
| 291 | Juazeiro | R$ 670 |
| 292 | Caucaia | R$ 667 |
| 293 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 667 |
| 294 | Garanhuns | R$ 667 |
| 295 | Barcarena | 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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