Economy, jobs and prices in Caxias, Brazil: official figures
Caxias' gross domestic product was R$ 2.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.02% of Brazil's GDP and the 550th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Caxias?
GDP per person in Caxias was R$ 17,175 in 2023, the 1443rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 16th 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 Maranhão state's economy is in Caxias?
Caxias produced 1.8% of the GDP of Maranhão state in 2023, while holding 2.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Caxias?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 49.0% of Caxias' gross value added, industry 10.0%, public administration, education and health 36.3% and agriculture 4.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Caxias depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Caxias' economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 36th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Caxias?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Caxias earned an average of R$ 2,217.88 a month in 2024 (1.6 minimum wages), the 877th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 8th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Caxias?
The average monthly salary in Caxias rose from R$ 1,866.62 in 2022 to R$ 2,217.88 in 2024 in current reais (+18.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.5 to 1.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Caxias?
Registered companies and organisations in Caxias employed 22,056 people at the end of 2024, 17,757 of them salaried, equal to 13.5% of the estimated population; the 24th 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 Caxias?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Caxias fell from 22,263 in 2022 to 22,056 in 2024 (-0.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Caxias?
3,740 companies and other organisations were active in Caxias in 2024, about 23 per 1,000 residents (the 29th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 492 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Caxias?
The median monthly household income per person in Caxias was R$ 571 at the 2022 census, the 9th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1226th 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 Caxias went from R$ 6,605 in 2010 to R$ 17,175 in 2023, a rise of 160%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Caxias compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Caxias ranks 297 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Timon | R$ 2.8 billion |
| 295 | Marituba | R$ 2.8 billion |
| 296 | Camboriú | R$ 2.7 billion |
| 297 | Caxias | R$ 2.7 billion |
| 298 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 299 | Patos | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 300 | Itapipoca | R$ 2.6 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Caxias ranks 305 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | Bacabal | R$ 18,444 |
| 303 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 18,213 |
| 304 | Mesquita | R$ 18,124 |
| 305 | Caxias | R$ 17,175 |
| 306 | Camaragibe | R$ 16,489 |
| 307 | Timon | R$ 16,279 |
| 308 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 16,100 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Caxias ranks 285 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Parnamirim | 10.2% |
| 283 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 10.1% |
| 284 | Muriaé | 10.1% |
| 285 | Caxias | 10.0% |
| 286 | Patos | 9.8% |
| 287 | Planaltina | 9.8% |
| 288 | Manacapuru | 9.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Caxias ranks 292 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
| 290 | Manacapuru | 23.1 |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 22.9 |
| 292 | Caxias | 22.9 |
| 293 | Itacoatiara | 22.5 |
| 294 | Igarassu | 22.5 |
| 295 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 22.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Caxias ranks 313 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 2,253.36 |
| 311 | Arapiraca | R$ 2,246.70 |
| 312 | Maranguape | R$ 2,223.75 |
| 313 | Caxias | R$ 2,217.88 |
| 314 | Magé | R$ 2,209.61 |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | R$ 2,179.91 |
| 316 | Manacapuru | R$ 2,117.28 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Caxias ranks 308 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
| 306 | Magé | 1.6 |
| 307 | Castanhal | 1.6 |
| 308 | Caxias | 1.6 |
| 309 | Garanhuns | 1.6 |
| 310 | Itapipoca | 1.6 |
| 311 | Maranguape | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Caxias ranks 297 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Itapipoca | 13.7% |
| 295 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 13.6% |
| 296 | Viamão | 13.5% |
| 297 | Caxias | 13.5% |
| 298 | Ibirité | 13.5% |
| 299 | Alvorada | 13.1% |
| 300 | Camaragibe | 12.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Caxias ranks 312 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 606 |
| 310 | Igarassu | R$ 606 |
| 311 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 606 |
| 312 | Caxias | R$ 571 |
| 313 | Abaetetuba | R$ 537 |
| 314 | Bragança | R$ 530 |
| 315 | Itapipoca | R$ 512 |
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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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